AP United States History Period 2 Vocabulary

Folkways

Social norms that govern everyday behavior and are not strictly enforced.

Perpetuity

The state of lasting forever or for an indefinite period.

Overt

Open and observable; not hidden or concealed.

Covert

Not openly acknowledged or displayed; hidden.

Homogeneous

Consisting of parts or elements that are all of the same kind.

Flourish

To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way.

Commodities

Basic goods used in commerce that are interchangeable with other goods of the same type.

Diverge

To move or extend in different directions from a common point.

Accommodation

The process of adjusting or adapting to new conditions.

Philosophical

Relating to the study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.

Stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular group or type of person.

Gradations

A series of gradual changes or variations.

Imperial

Relating to an empire or its authority.

Coherent

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

Scant

Barely sufficient or adequate; insufficient in quantity.

Ideology

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory.

Diverged

To have moved or extended in different directions from a common point.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government; independence.

Kinship

A social bond based on common ancestry or marriage.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another with the intention of settling temporarily or permanently.

Diversity

The state of being diverse; variety in terms of different cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Hierarchy

A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

Chesapeake colonies

Colonial regions in North America that included Maryland and Virginia, known for tobacco cultivation.

Chattel

An item of property other than real estate; often refers to slaves in historical contexts.

Southern colonies

Colonial regions in the southern part of North America, primarily focused on agriculture and plantation economy.

West Indies

A region of the Caribbean islands, historically significant for trade and colonization.

Staple crops

Crops that are grown in large quantities and are a primary part of the diet, such as wheat, rice, and corn.

Pueblo Revolt

A 1680 uprising of Pueblo people against Spanish colonizers in present-day New Mexico.

Atlantic World

The historical and cultural connections between Europe, Africa, and the Americas across the Atlantic Ocean.

Anglicization

The process of adopting English culture and language, particularly in colonial contexts.

Protestant evangelism

The practice of spreading the Christian gospel, particularly associated with Protestant denominations.

Enlightenment

An intellectual movement in the 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional doctrines.

Mercantilism

An economic theory that emphasizes the role of the state in managing the economy, particularly through trade and accumulation of wealth.

Self-government

The right of people to govern themselves, often associated with democratic principles.

Great Awakening

A series of religious revivals in the American colonies during the 18th century that emphasized personal faith.

King Philip's War (Metacom's War)

A conflict between Native American inhabitants of New England and English colonists from 1675 to 1676.