Vocabulary Word Meanings

independence                                            freedom from control by others

unite                                                        join together for a common purpose; make as one

revolution                                                a significant change in political organization; the act of changing politically by

                                                               rebelling against the authority in place

Southern Colonies                                    traded staple crops such as tobacco and rice

Northern Colonies                                    traded fur, fish, and grain

Triangular Trade                                      trade between the colonists, Africa, and the Caribbean Islands

staple crops                                            crops that are produced in large quantities

enumerated articles                                 items that could not be sold to other countries

Parliament                                             the law making body in England

export                                                    sell goods out of the country

import                                                    sell goods into the country

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