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Term | Definition |
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Surplus | A lot of, or abundant |
Charter | A charter granted them the right to govern themselves, make laws, and raise taxes. |
Journeyman | A journeyman was a craftsperson who found work “by the day,” instead of becoming a master who employed other workers. |
Guilds | Both trade and the production of goods were overseen by organizations called |
Apprentice | A kid around 12 years old who takes lessons and lives with a mentor. |
Commerce | an interchange of goods or commodities |
Economics | The money system going throughout the country |
Government | the political position and control exercised over the actions of the members, citizens, or inhabitants of communities, societies, and states |
Culture | the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits,etc |
Common law | an important safeguard of individual rights |