1. Mercantilism An economic theory based on reducing a country's imports while expanding its
exports in order to maximize wealth.
2. Triangle Trade Three-way pattern of trade that involved England, English colonies in America, and
West Africa.
3. Indentured Ser- Individuals who agreed to work without wages for a period of time in exchange
vants for transportation to the colonies.
4. Southern Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, Carolina (North and South).
Colonies
5. Jamestown The first permanent American colony, which was founded in 1607.
, 6. Virginia Compa- A joint-stock company, which raised capital for the expedition to America by selling
ny shares of company stock to investors.
7. Captain John This leader took control of Jamestown and helped turn it into a successful colony.
Smith His famous line was: "He that will not work, will not eat".
8. John Rolfe This colonist introduced tobacco to Jamestown, which saved the colony. He also
married Pocahontas.
9. Chief Powhatan This guy was the principal leader of all the Powhatan tribes in the Chesapeake Bay
region when the English settlers arrived in 1607.
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