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European Colonies
Early European colonies in the New World
Term | Definition |
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Mercantilism | An economic system where colonies exist to make the home country wealthy and powerful. |
Northwest Passage | A sea route from the Atlantic to the Pacific. |
John Cabot | An Italian explorer. |
Henry Hudson | An English explorer who made four voyages searching for the Northwest Passage. |
Mississippi Valley | The largest drainage ditch in North America. |
Huron | A native group that held an alliance with the French. |
Coureur de Bois | French traders who lived among the natives. |
Alliance | An agreement between parties that benefit both sides. |