-Compact- an agreement or contract that people agree to

-Agricultural- the science and practice of growing crops, raising livestock, and cultivating soil to provide food and other products for people

-Columbian exchange-the exchange of plants, animals, diseases, people, and ideas between the Americas, Europe, and Africa that began in the 15th century. It was greatly influenced by Christopher Columbus’s voyages in 1492.

-Conquistadors-a Spanish or Portuguese soldier or explorer who conquered new territories and established colonies and trade routes during the Age of Discovery

-Missionaries-someone who is sent to spread a religious faith or do charitable work, often in a foreign country.

-Charter-a British colony in America that was governed by a charter from the king, allowing the colonists to have a degree of self-government and rights.

-Indentured servants-a person who agrees to work for another person for a set period of time in exchange for benefits like food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Most contracts were for 5 years.

Slave trade-The practice of kidnapping people, selling them, and forcing them to work.

-Slavery- the ownership of a person as property, especially in regards to their labor.

-Markets-a place where goods are sold.