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AP US HISTORY
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01/22/2011

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Benjamin West
Definition
a-painter of america from late 1700 to early 1800
b- painted scenes of the american revolution
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Mayflower Compact
Definition
a- and agreement put together by separatists who landed in plymouth.
b- it was the first governing document composed in america
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New England Confederation
Definition
a- was a body of government put together to control new england while great britain was occupied by civil war in 1643
b- it was the first union of colonies and was a step toward independent gov't
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Calvinism
Definition
a- was a protestant denomination which believed in predestination, and started in england in 1534
b- calvinists migrated to the new world as puritans
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Salutary Neglect
Definition
a- salutary neglect was a policy toward the colonies which consisted of loose enforcement of trade laws
b- the colonists were content during this period, but the freedom was missed when Britain started enforcing their laws, which led to revolutionary attitudes
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Glorious Revolution
Definition
a- was a revolution which overthrew James II in england, 1698
b- loosened the policies of england towards colonists, which allowed more self government (new england confederation)
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Molasses Act
Definition
a- was passed 1733 by britian to make americans buy only british stuff but was not well enough enforced
b- it was meant to weaken the american economy to the point where they would not ever be a threat, but it was during salutary neglect so it didnt work
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Act of toleration
Definition
a- law protecting all christians in maryland, passed 1649
b- maryland was a catholic colony, but as more protestants moved in, they had to use this act to protect themselves. it started themes of religious toleration in america
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Dominion of New England
Definition
a- was established to replace the New england confederation after the glorious revolution settled down in england. commissioned by london in 1686 and run by andros
b- the appointment caused unrest, and the colonists tried to kick out andros. this resulted in the loss of the massachusetts charter.
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The Great Puritain Migration
Definition
a- was the mass movement of puritans to New England and Indies from 1620-1640
b- transplanted 70,000 puritans, 20.000 went to Massachusetts
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Charels Wilson Peale
Definition
a- american painter in mid 18th century to early 19th century
b- recorded the likeness of george washington and ben franklin
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Starving Time!
Definition
a- when indians refused to trade with jamestown colonists and the period killed alot of people.
b-led to increased tensions of the indians and the colonists
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Fundamental Orders of Conneticut
Definition
a- guidelines of govt for conneticut colonies in 1638
b- considered the first constitution
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King Philips War
Definition
between puritains and Pequot indians in 1675.
b- destroyed the pequot people.
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