key words

Question 1

colony

Answer 1

territory, usually overseas, occupied by colonists from a ‘mother country that continues to have power over the colonists.

Question 2

puritan

Answer 2

extreme protestants who were committed to purifying the church of england by eliminating all elements of catholicism from religious practices.

Question 3

indigenous people

Answer 3

the inhabitants of a country who have occupied certain areas prior to invasion or arrival of colonists

Question 4

autonomy

Answer 4

self - government

Question 5

absolutist government

Answer 5

unrestricted and complete government power, usually in the hands of one person

Question 6

divine right of kings

Answer 6

the view that kings rule by the authority of god rather than the consent of the people. they were chosen by god

Question 7

indentured servitude

Answer 7

a form of labour where an individual is contracted to work without a salary for a specific length of time

Question 8

charters

Answer 8

formal documents granting or confirming titles, rights or privileges