13 Colonies 1 st 9 weeks
Mayflower Compact An agreement which called for laws for the good of the colony and set forth the idea of self-government.
Triangular Trade A system of trade between Africa, the West Indies, and the colonies in North America.
Burgesses Elected representatives chosen by the colonists.
Quakers Believed all people should live in peace and harmony and accepted different religions and ethnic groups.
Cash Crops Crops grown for money.
Republic A government in which people elect representatives to govern for them.
Migration When large groups of people move together to another country.
Debtors People who are in debt and owe money to someone else. Georgia was a colony for debtors.
Democracy A government that is run by the people.