The Thirteen Colonies
Glossary
Assembly: a group of lawmakers who come together to make or change laws for the community
Climate: weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Criticize: give judgement in a negative or disapproving way
Democratic government: a form of government in which all eligible citizens are able to participate equally either directly or through representatives in the development and establishment of the laws by which their community is run
Grant: to give something to someone of lower rank as a favor or privilege
Harbor: a body of water where ships and boats can take shelter from stormy weather or be stored for future use
Indentured servant: a person who works for a period of time to pay off money owed for a debt, such as a passage from Europe
Industry: a group of businesses that produce certain goods or services
Majority: the greatest amount or largest number
Merchant: a businessman who trades goods with others
Plantation: a large farm on which crops are grown by free workers or slaves who live on the land
West Indies: islands that lie between southeastern North America and northern South America, and separate the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean
Climate: weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Criticize: give judgement in a negative or disapproving way
Democratic government: a form of government in which all eligible citizens are able to participate equally either directly or through representatives in the development and establishment of the laws by which their community is run
Grant: to give something to someone of lower rank as a favor or privilege
Harbor: a body of water where ships and boats can take shelter from stormy weather or be stored for future use
Indentured servant: a person who works for a period of time to pay off money owed for a debt, such as a passage from Europe
Industry: a group of businesses that produce certain goods or services
Majority: the greatest amount or largest number
Merchant: a businessman who trades goods with others
Plantation: a large farm on which crops are grown by free workers or slaves who live on the land
West Indies: islands that lie between southeastern North America and northern South America, and separate the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean
Click the correct button below to go back to that week's reading material.