Apush Periods 1-3 Vocab

Autonomy

To have self-government, or independence.

Subjugation

To take control of a person or group of people by force

Encomienda System

Spanish system of granting land to colonists in the new world. Exploited native Americans and resources. Eventually, Native American labor was replaced with African slave labor.

Characteristics of Spanish Colonization

Focused on converting natives and gaining wealth through tight control over colonies

Characteristics of French and Dutch colonization

Fewer inhabitants than other countries. Focused on trade, alliances, and intermarriage with natives

Characteristics of English colonization

Colonies based on agriculture. English colonies saw a large number of me and women inhabit the colonies. Hostile relations with natives

Pueblo Revolt

Native American revolt in the 17th century in present day New Mexico against the Spnaish. Spanish expelled for 10 years. Once Spanish regained control, began to accommodate natives and allow religious accommodation

Mercantilism

Economic policy that focuses on making money for the mother country.

Anglicization

Process of colonies becoming and acting British.

Characteristics of New England Colonies

Founded by mostly puritans. T

Characteristics of Middle Colonies

Diverse religiously and saw most immigrants from EU. Economy based on grain.

Characteristics of Southern Colonies

The Chesapeake (MD & VA) relied on indentured servants initially, later replaced by AFR slaves. Tobacco, rice, and sugar made colonies prosperous

Impact of 7 Years War

France was removed from NA; GB was in massive debt, began to consolidate control over colonies - taxes; many colonists resisted

Common Sense

Written by T-Paine (Thomas Paine). Urged that it was common sense that colonies should break away from GB

Reasons for Patriotic Victory in the Revolutionary War

Colonists were familiar with the land, political and military leadership (Washington), ideological commitment (Natural rights), support from France

Northwest Land Ordinance

Banned slavery, created a process for admitting new states (60k inhabitants)

Articles of Confederation

First governing document of US - created a WEAK central government; issues with trade - diff currencies in each state, tariffs on goods traded between states

Republican Motherhood

Expectation that women would instill republican values in children and be active in families; helped increase edu for women

Bill of Rights

Added after constitutional convention; created to gain support of anti-federalists; guaranteed rights of individual