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History chapter 4
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History
8th Grade
12/03/2008

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Backcountry
Definition
It ran along the Appalchian Mountains through the far western part of the other regions.
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Subsistence Farming
Definition
Producing just enough food for yourself and sometimes a little extra to trade.
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Triangular Trade
Definition
It was the name given to a trade route with three stops.
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Navigation Acts
Definition
Had four major provissions designed to ensure that England made money from its colonies' trade.
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Smuggling
Definition
importing or exporting goods illeaglly; this was common.
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Cash crops
Definition
Crops raised for money.
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Gristmill
Definition
A mill in which grain is ground to produce flour or meal.
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Diversity
Definition
Variety of people.
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Artisans
Definition
A skilled worker such as a weaver or potter who makes goods by hand; a craftsperson.
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Conestoga Wagons
Definition
Used to carry produce.
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Indigo
Definition
A plOverseersant that yields a deep blue dye.
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Eliza Lucas
Definition
had introduced ingigo as a successful plantation crop after her father sent her her to supervise his South carolina plantations when she was 17.
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Overseers
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A worker hired by a planter to watch over and direct the work of slaves.
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Stono Rebellion
Definition
Uprising of slaves in south Carolina,
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Appalachian Mountains
Definition
The Appalachians stretch from eastern Canada to Alabama.
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Fall Line
Definition
The fall line is where waterfalls prevent large boats from moving farther upriver.
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Piedmont
Definition
It means foot of the mountains.
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Clan
Definition
Clans are large groups of families.
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William Byrd ll
Definition
Was one of the best known of the southern planters.
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