| A | B |
| Mayflower Compact | An agreement that set up a government in Massachutes |
| House of Burgesses | The legislative in the Virginia Company |
| culture | The way of life of a group of eole |
| Pilgrim | A person who makes a journey for religious reasons |
| Separatist | A person who chose to break his or her ties with the Church of England |
| assembly | A lawmaking body |
| represent | To act for |
| bay | A part of an ocean that cuts deeply into the land |
| joint-stock company | A group of people sharing profit and losses |
| pirate | A person who steals, especially one who steals from other ships |