| A | B |
| New Netherlands | A Dutch colony in NYS. |
| Fort Orange | The first Dutch settlement which later became Albany. |
| Dutch West India Company | A company that governed New Netherlands. |
| patroon | A land manager for the Dutch West India Company. |
| manor | A large grant of land. |
| aristocracy | Large landowners and merchants. |
| artisans | Craftsmen |
| apprentices | Learners of a trade from a skilled worker. |
| Patriots | Colonists fighting for independence. |
| Loyalists | Colonists loyal to Britain. |
| Industrial Revolution | When textiles became and important business. |
| reservation | A parcel of land for Native Americans. |