13 Colonies Vocab Dissenter- people whose beliefs differed from the official religion in their country Plantations- very large farms Cash crops- crops grown mainly for sale to other colonies or countries Manifest Destiny- the idea that the country should expand across the continent Civil Rights Movement- movement for equality that began in the 1960’s Oppression – to keep down by the cruel or unjust use of power; rule harshly

13 Colonies Vocab Continued 7. Refugee – a person who flees from a country to seek shelter or safety elsewhere 8. Commerce – buying/selling of good especially when done on a large scale between cities, states or countries 9. Prosperity – good fortune, wealth or success 10. Export – carry or send goods to another country 11. Commodity – anything bought or sold 12. Substantial – large in amount, size or number 13. Creed – a statement of the basic belief of a religion

13 Colonies Vocab Continued 14. Indigent – suffering from extreme poverty 15. Subsistence – minimum food or shelter needed to support life 16. Predominantly – a position of power, authority or influence over others 17. Revenue – an amount of money regularly coming in 18. Oligarchy – a form of government where all power is held by a few prominent people 19. Interior – situated well inland from the coast or border 20. Tracts – an expanse or area of land, water, etc.