Chapter 3 Colonial America Study Guide

Chapter 3 Colonial America Study Guide

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7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the term 'Charter'.

Back

A document outlining the principles, functions, and organization of a corporate body.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the term 'Joint-Stock Company'.

Back

A business entity where different stocks can be bought and owned by shareholders.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the term 'Headright'.

Back

Headright refers to a legal grant of land to settlers, particularly in the context of colonial America, where it was used to encourage settlement and cultivation of land.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the term 'Burgess'.

Back

A citizen of a town or borough.

5.

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Front

Define the term 'Dissent'.

Back

Dissent refers to the expression or holding of opinions that differ from those previously, commonly, or officially held.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the term 'Persecute'.

Back

To subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the term 'Tolerance'.

Back

The ability or willingness to accept the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.

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