Chapter 4 Vocabulary Flashcards
Artisans
Skilled craftspeople, such as blacksmiths and cabinet makers.
Cash Crop
Crops raised to be sold for money.
Clans
Large groups of families that claim a common ancestor.
Congregation
Group of people who belong to the same church.
Denomination
Distinct religious group.
Elite
Highest-ranking social group.
Fall Line
The point at which waterfalls prevent large boats from moving farther up river.
Indigo
Plant that produces a deep blue dye.
Navigation Acts
Laws passed by the English government to ensure that England made money from its colonies’ trade.
Overseer
People who watch over and direct the work of slaves.
Quakers
Group of Protestant dissenters.
Smuggling
Importing or Exporting goods illegally.
Subsistence Farming
Producing just enough food for one’s needs.
Tolerance
Acceptance of different opinions.
