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3rd chapter
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Social Studies
8th Grade
10/23/2013

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Mercantilist
Definition
an economic policy in which nations tried to gain wealth by controlling trade and established colonies.
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cash crop
Definition
a crop such as tobacco,sugar, and cotton, raised in large quantities and sold for profit.
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Charter
Definition
A formal document issued by the king that outlined a colonies geographic boundaries and specified how it would be governed
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Democratic
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Ruled by the people. In a democracy. the power to govern belongs to the people.
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Mayflower Compact
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the agreement the Pilgrims wrote and signed describing how they would govern themselves in the Americas.
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Slave Trade
Definition
the business of trapping and transporting salves
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Isolated
Definition
separated or set apart from other people or things
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