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Ch.4 Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Backcountry | An area that ran along Appalachian Mountains through far western part of the other regions |
| subsistence farming | producing just enough food for themselves and sometimes a little extra for the town |
| triangular trade | a trading route with three stops |
| navigation acts | four major provisions to ensure England made money from its colonies |
| smuggling | importing and exporting goods illegally |
| cash crop | crops raised to be sold for money |
| gristmill | mill use to crush grains |
| diversity | variety |
| artisans | craftspeople |
| conestoga wagons | wagons with canvas to protect from rain, curved beds to prevent from spilling, wide wheels |
| indigo | a plant that yeilds a deep blue dye |
| eliza lucas | introduced indigo as a successful plantation crop |
| overseers | hired by planters to watch slaves work |
| stono rebellion | a rebellion from slaves for taking away freedom |