Proclamation Act of 1763

a law that banned the British from settling west of the Appalachian mountains. This law also forced settlers to leave the upper Ohio River Valley

a system where slaves traded goods among Americans, Britians, and Africa

gatherings where people come together to hear sermons. They were emotional and were started in the late 1730s by ministers

a religious movement that went through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s. It changed colonial religion

a dangerous journey where the slave trade brought millions of Africans crossed the Atlantic ocean in a voyage, the voyage was called The Middle Passage. The journey could last up to three months

George Washington (In French and Indian War)

a young Virginian who brought more soldiers to the war. He found the area under French control

English Bill of Rights

an act that lessened the power of the English monarch. While at the same time, Parliament gained control. This event happened in 1689

a system that created and maintained wealth through trade that was careful and controlled. Exports are greater than imports

the center of politics in New England. They talked about local issues in the government and decided how to fix them

the most important leader in the Great Awakening.His sermons told sinners to seek forgiveness for their sins or face punishment

a movement that took place in the 1700s. It spread the idea that logic could improve society. They also formed ideas about how the government should work

John Locke and social contract

a contract that says that people give up individual freedoms to the government. In exchange for security and protection of rights

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Term	Definition
Proclamation Act of 1763	a law that banned the British from settling west of the Appalachian mountains. This law also forced settlers to leave the upper Ohio River Valley
Triangular Trade	a system where slaves traded goods among Americans, Britians, and Africa
Revivals	gatherings where people come together to hear sermons. They were emotional and were started in the late 1730s by ministers
Great Awakening	a religious movement that went through the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s. It changed colonial religion
Middle Passage	a dangerous journey where the slave trade brought millions of Africans crossed the Atlantic ocean in a voyage, the voyage was called The Middle Passage. The journey could last up to three months
George Washington (In French and Indian War)	a young Virginian who brought more soldiers to the war. He found the area under French control
English Bill of Rights	an act that lessened the power of the English monarch. While at the same time, Parliament gained control. This event happened in 1689
Mercantilism	a system that created and maintained wealth through trade that was careful and controlled. Exports are greater than imports
Town Meetings	the center of politics in New England. They talked about local issues in the government and decided how to fix them
Colonial Courts	had to do with government
Jonathan Edwards	the most important leader in the Great Awakening.His sermons told sinners to seek forgiveness for their sins or face punishment
Enlightenment	a movement that took place in the 1700s. It spread the idea that logic could improve society. They also formed ideas about how the government should work
John Locke and social contract	a contract that says that people give up individual freedoms to the government. In exchange for security and protection of rights

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