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SS: Ch. 4 Vocab

Vocab for US History Ch. 4

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And area that was not one of the three regions, but at the edge of them all, near the Appalachian Mountains. Its resources varied on location. Backcountry
A farming practice where farmers grow only enough food for themselves with just a little extra. Subsistence Farming
A trade route with three stops, such as the one to Africa, the West Indies, and New England. Triangular Trade
Acts that ensured England made money from the settlers' trade. The included 4 rules, but England continued to have smuggling issues. Navigation Acts
Importing or exporting goods illegally. Smuggling
Crops that were raised to be sold for money. Cash Crop
A mill where grains were crushed between stones to produce flour or meal. Gristmill
Variety. Diversity
Craftspeople. Artisan
German wagons used to carry produce to town. Later extremely important in settling the west. Conestoga Wagon
A plant that can be used to make a deep blue dye. Indigo
Young woman who introduced indigo. The plant later became a successful cash crop because of her. Eliza Lucas
One of the best-known planters who is best remembered for his writing. William Byrd II
Men hired to watch over the work of slaves. Overseer
A rebellion of 20 slaves at the Stono River. A militia stopped the uprising and killed the slaves. Stono Rebellion
Mountains that stretch from eastern Canada to Alabama. Appalachian Mountains
The point where waterfalls prevent boats from going upriver. Fall Line
"Foot of the mountains". Beyond the fall line; broad plateau that lead to Blue Ridge Mountains. Piedmont
Large groups of families who share a common ancestor. Clan
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