| A | B |
| Commons House of Assembly | A representative body. |
| General Assembly | The legislature of South Carolina |
| Glorious Revolution | The bloodless upheaval of 1688-1689 |
| Carolina Gold | The name given to the rice |
| Church Act of 1706 | Allowed dissenters to vote and hold government office |
| Indian Commissioners | Manage trade with Indians |
| Lords of Trade | Govern the colonies |
| Mercantilism | Colonies exist to contribute to the mother nation. |
| Smuggling | Illegal trade with other countries |
| Royalists | Supporters of the monarchy |
| Lords Proprietors | Eight English Royalists |
| Fundamental Constitution | To guide the government in Carolina; |
| Dissenter | A person who disagreed with the offi cial church |
| Huguenots | French Protestants |
| Quitrent | An annual rent or tax |
| Indigo | A plant that is used to make blue dye |
| Naval stores | Used to preserve wooden ships |
| Council | Advisors to the governor |