NEW ENGLAND KEY VOCABULARY Flashcards
1
Q
REBEL
A
to go against the government
2
Q
TOLERATE
A
Respect for beliefs that are different from one’s own
3
Q
DEMOCRACY
A
the right to vote
4
Q
FUNDAMENTAL ORDERS OF CONNECTICUT
A
Written plan for the government
5
Q
TOWN MEETINGS
A
A gathering where colonists held elections, voted on laws for their town
6
Q
SHIP BUILDING, FISHING , TRADE
A
Important economic activity
Fishing and trading built the ship building industry
Ships were owned by New England colonists
7
Q
VILLAGE COMMON
A
It was owned by all the people in the village
A green area for cattle grazing,
it was lined up with buildings for worship, town meetings, residency, blacksmith shop, school etc
