APUSH Unit/period 2

Folkways

the traditional behavior or way of life of a particular community or group of people.

Perpetuity

a restriction making an estate inalienable perpetually or for a period beyond certain limits fixed by law.

Overt

open and observable; not hidden or concealed.

Covert

not openly acknowledged or displayed; secretive.

Homogeneous

of the same kind or nature; uniform in composition or character.

Flourish

to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.

Commodities

economic goods or products that are useful and marketable, often interchangeable with one another.

Diverge

to separate from another route or path, especially in terms of opinion or development.

Accommodation

the process of adapting or adjusting to new conditions, especially in a cultural or economic context.

Philosophical

related to the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason. In a broader sense, it can also refer to theories or beliefs that involve trying to reconcile different perspectives.

Stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified belief or idea about a particular group of people, often leading to generalized assumptions and misconceptions.

Gradations

different levels or degrees of a particular quality or characteristic.

Imperial

relating to an empire or authority, often suggesting dominance over territories and colonies through politics or military power.

Coherent

logically connected and consistent; clear in thought or expression.

Scant

lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient.

Ideology

a system of ideas and ideals, often forming the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Autonomy

the right or condition of self-governance; independence.

Kinship

a social bond based on shared ancestry, marriage, or adoption that influences relationships and culturally defined roles within a community.

migration

leaving one place for another

diversity

having numerous groups of different people

hierarchy

different levels which dictates a person worth

Mixed economy

economic system combining private and public enterprise.

Chesapeake colonies

primarily Virginia and Maryland, the earliest colonies in north America. Relied on tobacco and plantation economies

Chattel

an enslaved person who is owned forever and whose children and childrens children are automatically enslaved

Staple crops 

popular crops like wheat, corn, and rice

Pueblo revolt

natives vs Spanish due to oppression, religious persecution, and exploiting natives

Atlantic World

comprises the histories of Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The continents + Atlantic ocean=Atlantic world

Anglicization 

the act of making something or someone English in either character or form

Protestant evangelism 

christianity based on emotionalism and spirituality. It was part of the First Great Awakening. Evangelism was a reaction to the Enlightenment priority of rationalism over emotionalism and spirituality. Led by George Whitefield.

Enlightenment

encouraged people to value logic and reason more than just taking things at face value or accepting them by faith

Mercantilism

An economic theory and practice, prevalent in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century, that promoted governmental regulation of a nation's economy for the purpose of augmenting state power at the expense of rival national powers. It was characterized by protectionist policies, accumulation of monetary reserves (especially gold and silver), and a positive balance of trade.

self-government 

the colonies governed themselves

Great Awakening 

A series of religious revivals in the American colonies during the 18th century, emphasizing individual spiritual experience and emotional worship over established church doctrines.

King Philip's War-Metacom's War 

A brutal and bloody conflict (1675-1678) between English colonists and Native American inhabitants of New England, led by Metacom (also known as King Philip) of the Wampanoag tribe. The war resulted in significant loss of life on both sides and ultimately led to the decline of independent Native American power in southeastern New England.

commerce/comercial

the act of buying and selling