| A | B |
| Figurehead | A powerless head of state. |
| Colony | A territory or body of people living in a territory but retaining ties with parent state. |
| Confederation | A group of confederates, especially states or nations, united for a common purpose. |
| Secede / Secession | To withdraw formally from a membership in an organization, association, or alliance. |
| Petroleum | An oily liquid used as gasoline and other products. |
| Overfishing | Excessive fishing that causes fish to be drastically reduced below predefined levels of acceptance. |
| Barter | The exchange of one good for another without money. |
| Cargo | Items carried in a ship, airplane, or vehicle. |
| Hydroelectric Power | Electricity made from water through a dam. |
| Indigenous | Originating in a particular region or country; native. |