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8th Social Studies
UNIT 2 VOCABULARY
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CASH CROPS | A crop that can be sold easily in markets |
| CHARTER | A document granting the holder the right to settle a colony |
| DISSENT | To disagree with or oppose an opinion |
| PERSECUTE | To mistreat a person or group on the basis of their beliefs |
| INDENTURED SERVANT | Laborer who agrees to work without pay for a certain period of time in exchange for passage to America |
| MERCANTILISM | An economic theory that a nation’s power depends on its ability to increase wealth by increasing exports and receiving precious metals |
| PACIFISTS | People opposed to the use of war or violence to settle disputes |
| IMPORT | To bring in goods from foreign countries |
| SERVANT | A person who performs duties for others |
| REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT | A system by which people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government |
| SLAVE CODES | Rules focusing on the behavior and punishment of enslaved people |
| SUBSISTENCE FARMING | Producing just enough to meet immediate needs |
| TOLERANCE | The ability to accept or put up with different views or behavior |
| TRIANGULAR TRADE | Trade route between three destinations, such as Britain, West Africa, and the West Indies |
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