Period 2 APUSH essential terms

Mercantilism (NAT)

An economic system used in the early Americas. GB aimed to increase their wealth by controlling trade and exports within the colonies.

Indentured servants (WXT)

Laborers who were under the absolute rule of their masters until the end of their work period. Typically used as a form of payment for the passage to the colonies.

Subsistence farming (GEO)

Due to the rocky soil and long winters, most people in New England produced just enough for the family to survive, rather than for trade or surplus. Rarely used hired laborers

King Phillips war (MIG)

A conflict between English settlers and the wampanoag (leader: Metacom). It had devastating consequences for both groups. The colonial forces and their Indian allies prevailed, killing metacom and ending most Indian resistance in New England.

Virginia house of Burgesses (PCE)

Virginia’s colonists organized the first representative assembly in America, although made up of mostly elite planters it ended the tradition or Hereditary Aristocracy. (1619-1776)

Triangular trade (WOR)

A three-part trade route between North America, Africa and Europe, which transported slaves, raw materials and manufactured goods. Contributed to colonialism, and the growth of plantation economies

Jamestown (ARC)

The first permanent New England colony, established by the Joint-stock company owned by the Virginia company. Established in 1607 led through hardships such as diseases and starvation by Captain John Smith and later John Rolfe and his native wife, Pocahontas.

Great awakening (SOC)

A series of religious revivals in the American colonies during the 18th century, emphasizing personal faith and piety over traditional religious authority.