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Colonial trading
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5th Grade
11/14/2011

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What is the approximate date of colonial trading in England?
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1750
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What is the term used to describe trading of goods between  a "mother country" and its colonies?
Definition
mercantilism
Term
Why did the colonies need to sell goods in England?
Definition
earn enough money
Term
What are three items sold to England from the colonies?
Definition
tobacco, cotton, indigo
Term
3 items that the colonists purchased form England?
Definition
fine tools, dishes, tea
Term
In the early 1700's what 2 countires fought over control of trade with the coloinies?
Definition
France and England
Term
After the French and Indian wars what did England do to the colonies regarding trade?
Definition
It increased its control over trading and made it harder for them to earn money.
Term
Who was Roger Williams and what did he found?
Definition
Roger Williams was a Puritan pastor. He founded Rhode Island.
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Who established the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Definition
The Puritans did.
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What did the Separatists, who came over on the Mayflower believe?
Definition
They believed in complete separation from the Church of England.
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Describe the colony of Jamestown.
Definition
It was dirty. Men were lazy and selfish. Instead of taking time to provide for their food and a place to live, they fought and dug for gold.
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