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13 Colonies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Colony | A territory settled by people from another country and controlled by that country. |
| Natural Resources | Things found in nature that are beneficial to people. |
| Plantation | A large farm specializing in cash crops. |
| Indentured Servants | A person contracted to work for 5-7 years in return for their journey to the colonies. |
| Import | Goods that are brought in from other locations. |
| Export | Goods that are sent to other locations to sell or trade. |
| Merchant | A person who buys and sells goods; a traveling trader. |
| Slave | A person who is taken against their will and forced to a lifetime of servitude. |
| Agriculture | The business of farming and/or raising livestock. |