Cultural diversity

A region of flat, low-lying plains along the seacoast

Region of hills and forests west of the Tidewater

Theory that state that, when a nation's trade grows, its gold reserves increase, and the nation becomes more powerful

to buy from a foreign market

to trade illegally

Colonies established by settlers who were given a grant of rights and privileges

Colonies governed by individuals or groups to whom the land had been given by England's king

Colonies ruled directly by Britain

learning assistants to craft workers, who taught then a trade

ability to read and write

a plan of government

Farming to produce enough food to meet the needs of a family with little left over to sell or exchange