Quiz 2 Vocabulary Terms (Page 1)

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from Page 1 notes (John Smith, African Diaspora, Settler Colonialism, Indentured Servant, Divine Right Rule, French & Indian War, Proclamation of 1763).

John Smith

English explorer and leader of the Jamestown colony (1607); helped ensure survival and establishment of one of the first permanent English settlements in North America.

African Diaspora

Forced migration and distribution of Africans through the slave trade; profoundly shaping cultures, economies, and societies worldwide.

Settler Colonialism

A form of colonialism in which settlers come to stay and establish permanent communities, often displacing Indigenous populations.

Indentured Servant

A laborer who agrees to work for a set number of years in exchange for passage to America and low pay; a key labor source before slavery became dominant.

Divine Right Rule

The belief that monarchs derive authority directly from God, legitimizing absolute monarchy and shaping European political power.

French & Indian War

A conflict (1754–1763) between Britain and France in North America, part of the larger Seven Years' War, contributing to American colonial unrest.

Proclamation of 1763

British decree forbidding colonists to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains, intended to stabilize Native American relations but fueling colonial resentment and tensions before the American Revolution.