| A | B |
| French and Indian War 1754-1763 | a war where England and France fought for control of North America. It was won by England |
| Mayflower Compact of 1620 | an agreement between the Puritans that listed the rules for how they wanted to live. It gave all people a say about the decisions in the colony |
| Proclamation of 1763 | a proclamation by England that said the colonists could not settle past the Appalachian Mountains. |
| Tea Tax of 1773 | tax on tea imposed by England on the colonists |
| Consent of the Governed | the belief that every person should have a say in government |
| government | how rules are made and enforced |
| Salutary Neglect | England's decision to leave the colonies alone and let them make their own decisions and control their own economy |
| economy | how people buy and sell things to make money |
| equality | the idea that all people should be treated the same |
| religious freedom | the belief that people should be able to practice whatever religion they choose |