Exploring the New England Colonies: Vocabulary & Concepts
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Exploring the New England Colonies: Vocabulary & Concepts
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Key Vocabulary in the New England Colonies
Define the following terms related to the New England colonies:
Puritanism: A religious reform movement that sought to purify the Church of England and heavily influenced the culture of New England.
Town Meeting: A form of local government where community members gather to discuss and decide on local issues.
Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government, which was an important aspect of New England settlements.
Indentured Servant: A person who agreed to work for a set period in exchange for passage to the colonies.
The Mayflower Compact: An early form of self-governance created by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower.
Conscience: An inner sense of right and wrong that influenced Puritan beliefs and practices.
Religious Dissent: Disagreement with the dominant religious practices, which was common among early settlers.
Settlement: A community where people establish a new colony.
Fundamental Orders: A set of laws established in Connecticut that limited the power of the government and expanded voting rights.
Ecclesiastical: Relating to the church, often used to describe the church's role in community life.
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