AP US HISTORY - Chapter 3

King Philip's War

A conflict arising from tensions over land and resources between Native Americans and colonists.

Mercantilism

A theory advocating government regulation of the economy to enhance national power.

New Netherlands

A territory claimed by Henry Hudson for the Dutch, which became a center of international commerce and later New York.

Navigation Act

Legislation mandating that colonial products be transported on English ships and sold in English ports to limit Dutch trade.

Covenant Chain (NY)

A policy promoting neutrality between New York and the Five Nations of Native Americans.

Carolina

Established as a buffer against Spanish Florida, it evolved into a slave colony.

Pennsylvania

Founded by William Penn, a Quaker who sought a peaceful coexistence between Indians and colonists.

Native Americans in Pennslayvania

Their land was purchased rather than taken, but relations with colonists deteriorated over time.

Walking Purchase

A deceitful agreement allowing colonists to claim land based on how far a man could walk in 36 hours, leading to disputes with Native Americans.

Salem Witch Trial

A period of hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts, marked by witch accusations, unfair trials, and executions.

Colonies in Crisis

A post-King Philip's War and Bacon’s Rebellion period characterized by unrest, including voting rights restrictions in Maryland and tensions with Native Americans.

Bacon’s Rebellion

A revolt led by Nathaniel Bacon against Lord Berkeley in Virginia, accelerating the shift from indentured servitude to slavery.

Diversity in Colonies w/ Scot-Irish

The significant influence of Presbyterians on colonial society, contributing to religious diversity.

Diversity in Colonies - Germans

85,000 immigrants, Redemptioners/indentured servants, Dutch/English paid for their way, farmers

Religious Diversity in the Colonies

Resulting from an influx of newcomers, leading to greater religious variety compared to England.

Colonial trade with Britain

A robust trading relationship where American traders imported British goods.

Colonial Elite Class

The ruling class that dominated politics and society, creating a significant class gap.

Colonial Middle Class

The majority of Americans, characterized by land ownership and economic independence.

Colonial Lower Class

Less prevalent than in Britain, consisting of tenants and wage laborers, often viewed negatively by the elite.

Women’s role in 18th century

Focused on family life, with expectations to marry and bear children, facing fewer opportunities than in earlier periods.