British North America and the Development of Slavery

Flashcards highlighting key concepts regarding British North America, the development of slavery, and related historical events.

Chattel Slavery

A form of slavery in which individuals are treated as personal property to be bought and sold.

Middle Passage

The route across the Atlantic Ocean that enslaved Africans were forced to take on slave ships.

The Pequot War

A conflict from 1636-1637 between the Pequot tribe and English settlers that resulted in the near destruction of the Pequot.

King Philip's War

A conflict from 1675-1676 between New England colonists and Native Americans led by Metacom, also known as King Philip.

Bacon's Rebellion

A 1676 revolt led by Nathaniel Bacon against the colonial government of Virginia, reflecting tensions between classes and natives.

Plantation Economy

An economic system based on large-scale agricultural operations, particularly in the South, relying heavily on enslaved labor.

Quakers

Members of the Religious Society of Friends, known for their advocacy of peace, equality, and the abolition of slavery.

Transatlantic Slave Trade

The forced transportation of Africans to the Americas, where they were sold into slavery, peaking between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Dominion of New England

A short-lived administrative union of English colonies in the Northeast, established in 1686 by James II to strengthen control.

The Glorious Revolution

The bloodless overthrow of King James II in 1688, which led to the ascendancy of William and Mary and increased parliamentary power.

Acculturation (Seasoning)

The process by which enslaved Africans were adapted to the new environment and labor systems in the Americas.

Atlantic World

A historical term referring to the connections and exchanges among Europe, Africa, and the Americas resulting from exploration and colonization.