Colonists
Definition
Colonists are individuals who leave their native country to settle permanently in another land under the control of their home nation.
Related terms
Pilgrims: Early settlers who came over on the Mayflower seeking religious freedom; they founded Plymouth Colony in 1620.
Puritans: English Protestants who sought to purify the Church of England from its Catholic practices; many migrated to America where they established colonies based on strict moral codes and communal living.
Indentured Servants: Individuals who agreed to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to America.
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Which technological innovation greatly improved navigation for colonists during this period?
What were some of the main reasons for conflicts between Europeans, colonists and Native Americans according to this unit?
What might have been the alternate outcome if Britain had chosen to negotiate with colonists instead of implementing the Stamp Act in 1765?
Whose writings about liberty inspired colonists to question British rule after policies changed following The Seven Years' War?
Why did resentment towards Britain grow among colonists following the conclusion of The Seven Years’ War?
Why did colonists argue that British taxation was unjust?
What law required colonists to provide housing and provisions for British soldiers stationed in America during peacetime?
What would have been the likely impact on the American Revolution if France had not allied with the colonists?
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