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Early Colonization
VA US History Early Colonization
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| colony | A settlement far from home, ruled by the home country |
| persecution | constant bad treatment of a person or group based on their religion or ethnic background |
| debtor | a person who owes money to someone |
| The Mayflower Compact | document that outlined the pilgrims' right to govern themselves and to create a civilized society for the greater good of the colony |
| indentured servants | men and women who did not have money for passage to the colonies, who agreed to work without pay for the person who paid for their passage. At the end of their contract they were free. |
| plantations | large properties devoted to growing mainly one crop, such as tobacco or rice. |
| specialization | focusing on making one or a few products |
| interdependence | two or more people who depend on each other for goods and services |
| resources | the raw materials, people and equipment used to produce goods and services |
| artisans | skilled workers who use tools to perform a craft |
| blacksmith | makes nails and hinges, farm tools, and iron materials |
| proprietor | a person who owns a very large tract of land |
| General Assembly | members elected by voters in towns or counties |
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