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life in the colonies Flashcards

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plantation

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a large farm with many workers who lived on the land they worked

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cash crop

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a crop that is grown to be sold for profit

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proprietor

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an owner

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indentured servant

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a person who agreed to work for an amount of time in exchange for the cost of housing, food and the voyage to north america

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self sufficient

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having the ability to provide everything you need

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grant

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to formally give to someone

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persecution

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unjust treatment

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separatists

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a group of people that wanted to free themselves from the English church

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pilgrim

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a person who travels to a place for religious reasons

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puritan

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someone who wanted to improve the church of England

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dissenter

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a person who views things differently than their leader

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intolerant

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to not be accepting ideas or behaviors different than yours

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preacher

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a person who gives speeches about religious subjects

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artisan

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a skilled worker who makes everything by hand

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apprentice

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a person who learns skills or trade from an experienced worker

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town common

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an open space in the middle of the town where cattle and sheep can graze

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free market economy

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a system in which prices are not controlled by the government

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auction

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a public sale in which the item goes to the person who bids the most

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proponent

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a person who supports something

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rebel

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to fight against authority

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democracy

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a government run by the people

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citizen

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a member of a country

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representative

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a person who is chosen to act for others

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assembly

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a gathering of elected representatives for a specific purpose

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town meeting

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a gathering of people who live in a town to discuss issues

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county seat

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a place were county government is located

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