1. An Outline of American History The Colonial Period(1607-1776)
New England Colonies
The Middle Colonies
The Southern Colonies

2. New Peoples/New England Colonies
Persecuted - hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs.
2. Refugee – a person who flees from a country to seek
shelter or safety elsewhere
Oppression – to keep down by the cruel or unjust use of power; rule harshly
4. Commerce – buying/selling of goods especially when
done on a large scale between cities, states or countries
5. Commodity – anything bought or sold

3. The Middle Colonies
Substantial – large in amount, size or number
Creed – a statement of the basic belief of a religion
Indigent – suffering from extreme poverty
Subsistence – minimum food or shelter needed to support life

4. The Southern Colonies
10. Predominantly – a position of power, authority or
influence over others
11. Oligarchy – a form of government where all power is
held by a few prominent people
12. Prosperity – good fortune, wealth or success
13. Revenue – an amount of money regularly coming in
14. Export – carry or send goods to another country
15. Interior – situated well inland from the coast or border
16. Tracts – an expanse or area of land, water, etc.