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Discovery and Colonization
Grade 8 TAKS
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11/30/2005

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Mercantilism
Definition
The economic policy that states that colonies exist solely to enrich the Mother Country.
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1607
Definition
When was Jamestown founded?
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1619
Definition
The House of Burgessess was founded
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1619
Definition
The first African slaves were introduced into north America.
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Pilgrim
Definition
1. Someone who travels for religious reasons.

2. Religious separatists.
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Puritan
Definition
Religious reformers who believed the Church of England needed to be purified.
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1620
Definition
What year was Plymouth Plantation settled?
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Asia
Definition
Continent where the first Americans probably originated.
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Spain
Definition
What European nation forst "discovered" the New World?
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Mayflower Compact
Definition
The first ENglish law in the New World.
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Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Definition
First written constitution in the New World. Provided the model for later colonial and state constitutions.
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House of Burgesses
Definition
First represenattive assembly in the New World.
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Seven years
Definition
How long did the French and Indian War last?
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Quartering
Definition
What is it called when colonists are forced to allow soldiers to live in their homes.
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Samuel Adams
Definition
Leader of the Sons of Liberty.
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John Adams
Definition
Known as the colossus of Independence, this man was the first in the Continetal COngress to suggest independence.
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Thomas Paine
Definition
Author of "Common Sense."
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Crispus Attucks
Definition
First death of the American Revolution.
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Benjamin Franklin
Definition
provided wit and wisdom to the Continental Congress.
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Lexington and Concord
Definition
Location of the first shots of the American Revolution.
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Stamp Act (Tax)
Definition
Placed a tax on common items such as licneses, deeds, playing cards and diplomas.
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Tariff or duty
Definition
Tax on imported goods
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Boston Massacre
Definition
Name given the snowball fight which escalated into a small battle in which Crispus Attucks was killed.
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Thomas Jefferson
Definition
Author of the Declaration of Independence
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Natural or Human Rights
Definition
Rights that can never be taken away without due process of law.
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Legal Rights
Definition
Rights provided by law.
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