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| charter |
an official document giving a person permission to do something, such as settle an area |
Queen Elizabeth gave a charter to Sir Walter Raleigh to set up a colony in North America. |
| House of Burgesses |
the lawmaking body of colonial Virginia, which was established in Jamestown in 1619 |
The House of Burgesses passed a new law for those living in Virginia. |
| indentured servant |
a person who worked for someone in colonial America for a set time in exchange for the ocean voyage |
The indentured servant agreed to work for five years in exchange for his traveling expenses. |
| pilgrim |
a person who travels to a special place for religious reasons |
The Pilgrims came to North America for religious freedom. |
| sachem |
an Iroquois chief or tribal leader |
The sachem showed wisdom and strength in leading his people. |
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