allies

Allies are friends that unite around or for a common purpose.


ancestors

Ancestors are people who were family members that lived before your time.


colonies

A colony is a settlement ruled by another country. (For example, New Amsterdam was ruled by the Dutch from the Netherlands.)


Source
Discovery Education. (2005). Northern settlements become royal colonies. [Image]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

cultures

Culture is a way of life shared by people who have similar customs, beliefs and language.


Exploration

The investigation of unknown regions.


slavery

Slavery is the practice of making one person the property of another.


Source
Discovery Education. (2005). African Americans working in a stream bed. [Image]. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/