Colonial America Overview

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to colonial America, including settlement, economy, and indigenous relations.

Tobacco

A cash crop that allowed for the survival of the Jamestown colony.

Indentured Servants

People who had their journey to the New World paid for and worked for a master for 4 to 7 years.

Native Americans

Peoples often mistreated by the Spanish and exploited in gold mines.

Iroquois Confederacy

An alliance of Native American Woodland peoples.

Nathaniel Bacon

A farmer who demanded the Colonial governor protect the colonists from Native Americans.

Fur Trade

An economic activity established by those who settled New France with the Native Americans.

Gold

One of the main reasons the Spanish sent explorers to the New World.

Persecution

Mistreatment of individuals who were punished for their beliefs.

Established Church

An official church, often contrasting with various religious groups such as Puritan, Anglican, Protestant, and Catholic.