Essential vocabulary and key events for Cambridge International AS Level US History (8101). Focuses on basic definitions and fundamental historical context.
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Salutary Neglect
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A British policy of avoiding strict enforcement of parliamentary laws on the American colonies during the early 18th century. It allowed colonies to develop their own political institutions and trade practices, fostering a sense of self-governance.
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Mercantilism
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An economic theory dominant in Europe during the colonial period. It emphasized that a nation's power depended on its wealth (gold/silver), leading to policies where colonies supplied raw materials to the mother country and purchased finished goods.
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The Enlightenment
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An 18th-century intellectual movement emphasizing reason, science, and individualism. Thinkers like John Locke influenced colonial leaders by promoting concepts of natural rights (life, liberty, and property) and the social contract.
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The Great Awakening
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A religious revival movement in the 1730s-40s that emphasized personal emotional connection to God. It challenged traditional church authority and fostered a sense of shared American identity and democratic ideals.
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Proclamation of 1763
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A decree by King George III prohibiting colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. It was intended to ease tensions with Native Americans but angered colonists eager for cheap land following the French and Indian War.
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