Colonial Times Vocabulary

A Royal colony is a type of colony that is governed by:

• A local government

• The colonists themselves

• A royal governor appointed by the monarch

• An elected assembly

Tax is:

• a mandatory financial charge imposed by a government

• a voluntary donation to charity

• a type of investment

• a form of insurance

An immigrant is someone who:

• is a native of a country

• moves to a foreign country to live permanently

• visits a foreign country for a short period

• is born in a foreign country but returns to their homeland

A Manor is:

• a type of car

• a large country house with lands

• a type of fruit

• a musical instrument

Surplus means:

• Excess

• Deficit

• Balance

• Shortage

Import means:

• To send goods to another country

• To bring goods into a country

• To produce goods locally

• To sell goods in a local market

Export means:

• To import goods

• To send goods to another country

• To store goods

• To sell goods locally

An Apprentice is:

• A beginner learning a trade from a skilled employer

• A master of a trade

• A retired professional

• A hobbyist

Trade means:

• Exchange of goods and services

• A type of sport

• A form of art

• A scientific theory

Which country was in charge of the 13 colonies?

• Great Britain

• France

• Ireland

• Italy