Units 1-4 Vocab

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French and Dutch sought the NORTHWEST PASSAGE to speed travel.

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A sought-after sea passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to reach Asia.

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Jamestown relied on the CHARTER from the king to establish rules and government.

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A document granting the recipient the right to settle a colony.

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Farmers in the South focused on growing cash crops to increase wealth.

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A crop that can be sold easily in markets to earn cash.

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Colonists produced larger quantities of crops and goods to EXPORT back to England.

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Goods manufactured in the US and sold to foreign nations.

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TRIANGULAR TRADE: A trade route between three destinations, such as Britain, West Africa, and the West Indies.

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A trade route between three destinations, such as Britain, West Africa, and the West Indies.

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Goods sold in colonial stores were imports.

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Goods brought in from foreign markets.

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Southern region known for plantations due to favorable climate and land.

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A large farm, usually producing cash crops and worked by enslaved Africans.

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Virginia established a representative government for its citizens.

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A system where people elect delegates to make laws and govern.

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England practiced MERCANTILISM, relying on colonies for wealth.

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An economic theory aimed at increasing a nation's wealth and power through exports and accumulating precious metals.

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Pilgrims' governing document upon landing in Plymouth.

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1620 document, first plan for self-government in American colonies.