Unit 1- Test Vocabulary

Magna Carta

• A document signed in 1215 that limited the king's power and gave nobles certain rights.

• A treaty that ended the Hundred Years' War.

• A declaration of independence from foreign rule.

• A set of laws governing trade in medieval England.

Natural Rights

• A. Rights granted by the government

• B. Rights that are inherent to all individuals, as stated by John Locke

• C. Rights that can be taken away by society

• D. Rights that are only applicable to citizens of a country

Mercantilism

• A system where colonies send raw materials to Britain and buy finished goods in return.

• A trade policy that encourages free trade among nations.

• An economic theory that promotes self-sufficiency and isolationism.

• A method of taxation imposed by Britain on its colonies.

Southern Colonies

• A society dependent on industry and manufacturing.

• A society dependent on slavery and agriculture.

• A society focused on trade and commerce.

• A society centered around fishing and maritime activities.

Push/Pull Factors

• Colonists left Europe due to persecution and poverty (push) and came for land and freedom (pull).

• Colonists migrated solely for economic opportunities without any social factors.

• Colonists were forced to leave Europe due to wars and conflicts only.

• Colonists moved to Europe from the Americas for better living conditions.

Separation of Powers

• A principle suggested by philosopher Montesquieu to divide government into branches.

• A method to increase the power of a single government branch.

• A strategy to eliminate checks and balances in government.

• A concept that promotes the unification of government powers.

Northern Colonies

• Cold climate and rocky soil; economy based on fishing, shipbuilding, and small farms.

• Warm climate and fertile soil; economy based on agriculture and large plantations.

• Mild climate and diverse soil; economy based on trade and manufacturing.

• Tropical climate and sandy soil; economy based on tourism and fishing.

Triangular Trade

• A historical trade route between Europe, Africa, and Asia.

• A three-way trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, including the Middle Passage.

• A trade system that only involved the Americas and Europe.

• A modern trade agreement between multiple countries.

The Great Awakening

• A religious revival in the 1730s–1740s that emphasized emotional preaching.

• A political movement aimed at independence from British rule.

• A cultural shift towards secularism in the early 18th century.

• A scientific revolution that changed the understanding of the natural world.

Self-Government

• Colonists created their own laws through assemblies and town meetings.

• Colonists were governed solely by British laws without any local input.

• Colonists had no say in their governance until the Revolution.

• Colonists relied on Native American tribes for governance.