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Topic 2 Lesson 3
The New England Colonies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pilgrim | An English settler who sought religious freedom in the 1600s |
| Persecution | The mistreatment or punishment of a group of people because of their beliefs. |
| Mayflower compact. | A 1620 argument for ruling the plymouth company. |
| Puritan | A group of english protestants who settled the massachusetts bay colony |
| General court | The elected representative assembly of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. |
| Religious tolerance | The willingness to let others practice their own beliefs. |
| Town meeting | A meeting in colonial new england where settlers discussed and voted on local government matters |
| Resolve | To find a solution or answer to something |
| Virtue | Morally good behavior or character. |