British North America

These flashcards cover key concepts and important events related to the establishment of British North American colonies, slavery, and interactions with Native Americans.

Chattel slavery

A form of slavery where enslaved people are treated as property that can be bought and sold.

Middle Passage

The brutal sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the Americas, often resulting in high mortality.

Bacon's Rebellion

A 1676 uprising in Virginia led by Nathaniel Bacon against Governor Berkeley's administration, fueled by frustrations over land and treatment of Native Americans.

King Philip's War

A conflict in 1675-1676 between Native Americans and English settlers in New England, resulting in significant casualties and the end of major Native resistance in the area.

Glorious Revolution

The 1688 overthrow of King James II of England, leading to William and Mary taking the throne and impacting colonial governance.

Royal Charter

A formal document issued by a monarch granting rights and privileges to a colony, often leading to self-governance.

Indentured servitude

A labor system where individuals worked for a set number of years in exchange for passage to America, food, and shelter.

Pequot War

A conflict between English settlers and the Pequot tribe in 1637, marked by significant violence and the near destruction of the Pequot people.

Pueblo Revolt

A successful uprising by Pueblo Indians in 1680 against Spanish colonizers in present-day New Mexico.

Quakers

Members of the Religious Society of Friends, known for their commitment to peace, equality, and opposition to slavery.