a business in which investors pool their wealth in order to turn a profit.

the first permanent English settlement

a person who sold his or her labor in exchange for passage to America.

a member of the group that rejected the Church of England, sailed to America, and founded the Plymouth Colony in 1620.

a member of a group from England that settled the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630 and sought to reform the practices of the Church of England.

the movement of Puritans from England to establish settlements around the world, including the 20,000 who sailed for America.

one that is made to bear the blame of others

a colony with a single owner

a person who brought 50 settlers to New Netherland and in return received a large land grant and other special privileges.

a person who believed all people should live in peace and harmony; accepted different religions and ethnic groups

a colony ruled by governors appointed by a king.