Mercantilism: The economic system where colonies existed to benefit their mother country by providing raw materials and being a market for finished goods.
Great Awakening: A religious revival movement that swept through the American colonies in the 1730s and 1740s, emphasizing personal spiritual experiences and equality before God.
French and Indian War: A conflict between Britain and France, fought from 1754 to 1763, which ultimately led to increased tensions between the colonists and Britain but also fostered a sense of shared struggle among them.