13 colonies Key Vocabulary

Mayflower Compact

• An agreement made in 1620 by the Pilgrims on the Mayflower, establishing self-government for their new colony in America.

• A treaty signed between the Pilgrims and Native Americans for trade.

• A document outlining the rules for the Pilgrims' journey to America.

• A declaration of independence from British rule.

Charter

• A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which a colony is created and its rights and privileges defined.

• A document that outlines the rules and regulations of a corporation.

• An agreement between two or more parties to conduct business together.

• A formal statement of the rights of the citizens of a country.

Pilgrims

• People who journey to a sacred place for religious reasons. They found the colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts

• A group of explorers who discovered America in the 15th century

• A type of bird known for its long migrations

• Individuals who travel for leisure and tourism purposes

commerce

• The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale

• A type of financial investment

• The process of manufacturing goods

• A method of advertising products

2nd Continental Congress

• A meeting of delegates from the 13 colonies that began in 1775 in Philadelphia

• A gathering of British officials to discuss colonial policies

• An assembly of European nations to address trade issues

• A conference of Native American tribes to negotiate treaties

independence

• The state of being free from outside control; depending on another authority

• The condition of being reliant on others for support

• A situation where one is governed by multiple authorities

• The ability to make decisions without external influence

Puritans

• a religious group who wanted to purify the Church of England and sought religious freedom in America

• a political faction that aimed to reform the monarchy in England

• a cultural movement that promoted artistic expression in the 17th century

• a military group that fought against the Spanish Armada

governance

• The way that a city, company, or country is controlled

• A method of financial management

• A type of environmental policy

• A strategy for marketing products

Protestants

• Christians who separated from the Roman Catholic Church during reformation

• A group of Catholics who remained loyal to the Pope

• A sect of Judaism that believes in Jesus Christ

• A political movement in Europe during the 18th century

colonies

• A group of people who leave their native country to form in a new land, a settlement. These people are subjects of another nation.

• A type of government where the people have no say in decisions.

• A large area of land owned by a single individual or family.

• A collection of independent states that cooperate for mutual benefit.