(133) APUSH Review Unit 2 (Period 2: 1607-1754)—Everything You NEED To Know

Colonization

The process of establishing human settlements in a new territory by a foreign power.

Conquistador

Spanish conqueror of the Americas, particularly during the 16th century.

Caste system

A hierarchical structure in society based on race, introduced by the Spanish in colonial Latin America.

Mercantilism

An economic theory emphasizing the importance of accumulating wealth (gold/silver) through a favorable balance of trade.

Joint-stock company

A business entity where investors pool their resources to fund a venture and share profits.

Indentured servants

Individuals who worked for a specified period in exchange for passage to the Americas.

Triangular trade

A system of trade among three regions, in this case, involving New England, West Africa, and the West Indies.

Navigation Acts

Laws that required colonial trade to be conducted on English ships and certain goods to pass through British ports.

Great Awakening

A significant religious revival in the colonies during the 18th century emphasizing personal faith and emotional experience.

Impressment

The act of forcing colonial men into service in the Royal Navy.

Metacom's War (King Philip's War)

A conflict between Native Americans led by Metacom and English settlers in New England.

Enclosure movement

The privatization of common lands in England, often leading to displacement of poorer classes.

Stono Rebellion

A slave uprising in South Carolina in 1739, where enslaved individuals revolted against their oppressors.

Natural rights

The idea that individuals are inherently entitled to certain rights not granted by government.

Atlantic economy

The interconnected economic system that developed across the Atlantic due to colonization.

New Light clergy

A group of Christian ministers during the Enlightenment who sought to revitalize religious faith in the colonies.