Early American Colonies

Definition

The term "Early American Colonies" refers to the English settlements established along the eastern coast of North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. These colonies served as the initial foothold for British colonization in America.

Related terms

Indentured Servitude: This was a labor system where individuals bound themselves to work for a set number of years (usually four to seven) in exchange for passage to America or other benefits.

Triangular Trade: It refers to the transatlantic trading network between Europe, Africa, and the Americas that involved goods, slaves, and resources.

Cash Crops: These were agricultural products grown primarily for sale rather than personal use, such as tobacco, rice, and indigo.