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APUSH Chapter 5
TAP Terms Chap 5
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10th Grade
09/15/2010

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Benjamin Franklin
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Philidelphia trader, deist, inventor (lightning rod, more effective stove) who began publishing Poor Richard's Almanack. Very prominant colonial leader in 18th century.
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Iroquois Indians
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powerful Indian tribe in New England that resisted colonial encroachment on territory, took advantage of fur trade
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Pennsylvania dutch
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name given to german in middle colonies, usually cam in families, agricultural labor, specialists, redemptioners, protestant, clannish
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Scots-Irish
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immigrants from Ireland, Scotland, and Northern England, clannish, presbetarian, mostly indentured servants traveling individually.
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Redemptioners
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immigrants brought to Philly where they borrowed money to pay for voyage or sold themselves as servants (but they negotiated independently with purchasers, which go them shorter terms)
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Olaudah equiano
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African born in 1745, forced into slavery as a child, sold from Africa and shipped first to Barbados and then to Virginia. In 1789 published most important anti-slavery writings about his experience after he bought freedom.
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Jonathan Edwards
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fiery Puritan minister who led revivals in Mass. during 1730s. Sermons including 'Sinners in the hands of an Angry God' emphasized human depravity and god's power.
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George Whitefield
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anglican minister and famous revivalist from england/ Visited colonies seven times in 1740s and drew huge audiences with his spell binding services
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Yamasee War
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`war 1715 between South Carolina/Cherokee (alliance) vs. Yamasee/Creek indians (with support from French) over fur trade/land pressure. Y/C caused damage but didn't win.
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Creek Indians
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in alliance with France (fur trade)and attacked South Carolina with the Yamasee in 1917 over land and fur issues.
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Cherokee Indians
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Indians who allied with South Carolina in the Yamasee war of 1715 (to protect British trade access) helped win war
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Poor Richard's Almanack
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published by Ben Franklin starting in 1733. Promoted industriousness as the route to long term gain.
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Middle Passage
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the dreaded ship trip from Africa to West Indies/Americas. Horrible conditions for slaves. 15-50% death rate
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"seasoning"
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when older, experienced slaves help new imports get accustomed to the life as a slave in the colonies
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Stono Rebellion
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the first and really only successful rebellion of slaves in Stono, South Carolina in 1739. Slaves plundered 6 rebellions and killed 20+ whites. Whites quickly suppressed the rebellion when they chopped off the heads of the rebels and put the on posts on the road.
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Task system
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slaves would be assigned certain tasks for the day. Once they were done, they were allowed to do whatever
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Congregational Church
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official established church in New England with roots in puritianism. All residents paid taxes to support.
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Enlightenment
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18th century philosophical movement emphasizing use of reason to reevaluate previously accepted doctrines and tradition. Examination of world and independence of mind.
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Deism
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belief that Gods plan should be looked for in Nature rather than bible. Roots in Enlightenment. (Impact on educated i.e. Ben Franklin)
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Great Awakening
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the reinvigoration of less-pious colonies (started in Massachusetts and spread) with religious charged open sermons (George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards) 1730s+40s emphasized vitalness of religious faith and personal choice.
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Seven Years War/French & Indian War
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exploded in 1754 between British and French competition over control of fur trade. complex conflict on frontier for years.
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