Thirteen Colonies Flashcards
A person who buys and sells things
trader
A large area that may have certain characteristics related to its geography, form of government, or traditions that set it apart from other places
region
A plant that is grown in large quantities for food or other use
crop
A part of a body of water that is next to land and provides a safe place for ships to anchor
harbor
Wood that is cut from trees and used for building; lumber
timber
A group of people who meet to help run a government
council
A man with high position in society; not a laborer
gentleman
The floor of a ship that people walk on
deck
A fence made from wooden or metal stakes driven into the ground
palisade
A hole dug deep into the ground to get water
well
An explosive material used to make guns shoot
gun powder
A person appointed by the king to oversee and make decisions in a region or colony
governor
A plant whose leaves are used for chewing or smoking
tobacco
A crop this is grown to be sold
cash crop
The ability of people to rule themselves and make their own laws
self-governance
sickness
disease
A person who owes an employer a certain amount of work for a certain amount of time in exchange for some benefit
indentured servant
