US History Regents Review

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Proclamation of 1763

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Line created by British that colonists could not cross. Created to prevent conflicts between colonists and Native Americans.

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French & Indian War

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Colonists fought with Britain against France and its Indian allies. Britain took control of Ohio River Valley.

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Mercantilism

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Colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country. Colonies provide natural resources. Britain did not want colonies manufacturing their own goods. Salutary neglect.

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New England Colonies

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Trading and fishing. Rocky soil – no plantations or slaves.

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Southern Colonies

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Plantations & slaves.

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Common Sense

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Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. Kings are bad – colonies need independence.

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Natural Rights

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Rights that all people are born with (John Locke’s Enlightenment Idea). Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Included in the Declaration of Independence.

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Self Government

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The concept that the people of a community have the right to govern themselves.

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Mayflower Compact

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An early form of democracy or republic.

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Virginia House of Burgesses

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An early form of democracy or republic.