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Topic 1 lesson 5
The southern colonies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Act of toleration | A 1649 Maryland law that provided religious freedom for all Christians |
| Indigo | A plant used to make a valuable blue dye |
| Debtor | A person who cannot pay money he or she owes |
| Slave codes | Laws that control the lives of enslaved africans and african americans and denied them basic rights |
| Racism | The belief that one race is superior to another |
| Deprive | To take something away. |
| Quarters | Living accommodations for workers |