unjti 1 ushistory

thomas pane

made common sense + inspired ppl to fight against british government because he believed in liberty, equality, and self-governance

southern colonies

made most money b/c of cash crops + magority pop = african americans

middle colonies

most diverse + had good relationship w native americs + named bread basket bc of acess to corn oats and wheat + called quakers who were pacifists

stono rebellion

slave resistant in southeren colonies b/c theyre most of population + marched w guns on a sunday

new england colony

strict purtian religion, rocky soil, short summers/ long & cold winters

mercantilism

nation’s power is based on his wealth from colonies

colony

a place controlled by european country

navigation acts

colonies can only buy from controlling country

ex india can only buy from britian

patriots / colonists / rebels

want freedom from britian / fight for independence

british parliament / government

pass acts / laws that are making patruits upset —> boston massacre —> tea party

representation

idea that people should have a voice in making the laws and decisions that affect them.

indentured servant

people who work and get paid in return unlike laves