Social Studies Lesson 8-9 Terms + People Flashcards

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Mary Dryer

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a former Puritan who became a Quaker and was hung for her religious beliefs in the MA Bay Colony

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Rodger Williams

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Broke away from the MA Bay Colony and founded Rhode slang colony for religious freedom

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Nathaniel Bacon

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revolted against Jamestown and Governor William Berkly due to tension with Native Americans and higher taxes

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Metacomet

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son of Massiot. Nicknames King Philip by the English. Began Fighting with New England over loss of land

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John Peter Zenger

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German printer who published accusations about the governor of the NY colony. He was arrested for libel. He was found not guilty and his freedom helped guarantee the rights of freedom of speech and freedom of the press

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Nat Turner

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was an educated slave who led a rebellion against slave owners in 1831

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Substance Farming

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allows the farmer to produce enough crops for his family’s needs, but not enough to sell for profit

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8
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Plantations

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large farms mainly used for growing cash crops

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Indentured Servants

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individuals who worked for about 7 years to pay off their voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. They willingly chose to make the journey and eventually would be free to have their own farm

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Hysteria

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a mania or frenzy EX: Salem Which Tribes

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Libel

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written or printed info that is untrue that can harm a person’s reputation or livelihood

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Slave codes

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laws to restrict slaves

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Religious Tolerance Act of 1649

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Second law in the colonies that guaranteed religious freedom. Was put in place in Maryland Because a protestant majority began to restrict the rights for Catholics to worship freely

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Salem Witch Trials

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Panic that began in Massachusetts when some girls began acting strangely. The Puritans thought that they were witches. The girls were put on trial and found guilty of witchcraft. Others were sent to death after that.

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15
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Bacon’s Rebellion

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Rebellion led By Nataniel Bacon against the government of Jamestown. He was upset about a rise in the taxes and Native American threats. Ultimately, he attacked peaceful Native Americans and burned parts of Jamestown

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16
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King Philips War

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Rebellion against the white settlers in New England. Led by Metacomet who was joined by other allied Native American tribes. They were angry at settlers taking Native land.

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Nat Turner’s Rebellion

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Slave revolt led by Nat Turner in 1831. Was put down when state militia movedin. Led to more slaves being killed and additional laws limiting their rights due to fear of another uprising.