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Colonies Reveiw

A stack of Flashcards used for studying the First colonies in North America

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Joint-Stock Company Many people put money in for a project - If the project is successful, they share profits - If the project is not a success, they share depts
Charter A written contract made by the government giving someone permission to start a colony
Indentured Servant A person who repayes someone by working for them usually in return for travel expenses
House of Burgesses First english representative Government in North America
Mercantalism Getting rich by trading with Colonists
Pilgrims English settlers who came to North America on the Mayflower
Mayflower Compact A set of rules the Pilgrims made and followed
Puritans People who wanted to purify the Church of England
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut The government of connecticut limited the power of the governor
Quaker People who were in the Society of Friends and Believed that violence was extremely bad
Debtor Someone who owes money
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