TCI U3L7: Comparing Colonies

What is an Assembly?

• A group of people gathering for a common purpose

• A body of lawmakers

• A type of government

• A community meeting

What does the term "Economy" refer to?

• The financial state of a country

• The way people use their resources to meet needs and wants

• A system of money and trade

• The wealth and resources of a region

What does it mean when something is "Granted"?

• To take something away

• To earn something through hard work

• To give something to someone of lower rank as a favor or privilege

• To deny a request

Who is an Indentured Servant?

• A person who works voluntarily without pay

• A person who works for a period of time to pay off money owed for a debt

• A person who is employed by the government

• A person who inherits a position of servitude

What is an Industry?

• A large-scale trade show

• A group of businesses that produce certain goods or services

• A sector of the economy focused on manual labor

• A collection of markets and fairs

What is a Plantation?

• A small family-owned farm

• A botanical garden

• A large farm on which crops are grown by free or enslaved workers

• A protected area for wildlife

Where are the West Indies located?

• In the Pacific Ocean between Asia and Australia

• Islands that lie between southeastern North America and northern South America, and separate the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean near Africa

• In the Mediterranean Sea