Colonial America Key Terms 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe British Empire and the fall of colonialismChallenging British Dominance: the Loss of the American Colonies, 1754–1783ASAQA Created by: Evanescent_LightCreated on: 07-10-15 17:11 Colony An area of a country that is controlled by another country, and occupied by its settlers. 1 of 9 Puritan A Protestant who was strict in their religious beliefs, who opposed Catholics. 2 of 9 Indigenous Peoples People who are native to their country. 3 of 9 Autonomy The right of an area to govern itself. 4 of 9 Absolutist Government A government in which absolute power is possessed by one ruling figure, meaning they cannot be challenged. 5 of 9 Divine Right of Kings The idea that a King is given the right to rule by God, and so he cannot be challenged, as that would be a sin. 6 of 9 Indentured Servitude The period for which a person who travelled to America had to work to pay for their passage. This was usually 4-7 years. 7 of 9 Charters Documents written by the monarch that legally granted land. 8 of 9 The Mayflower The ship carrying the Pilgrim Fathers over 3000 miles to America in 1620. 9 of 9
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