The process of gradually using up or reducing the quantity of something, especially a natural resource.

A system in which private owners control trade and industry rather than the state.

A large farm, especially in the southern U.S., where crops like tobacco and cotton are grown, often using hired labor or enslaved people.

The act of forcing someone to leave a place or region, especially as a punishment.

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

The act of rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their commanding officers.

A person in the English colonies who was elected to represent a town or area in the colonial legislature.

The money in any form that is accepted as payment for goods and services.

The belief system that emphasizes agricultural lifestyle and practices, often relating to farming and land management.

The act of treating someone harshly, especially due to their beliefs, race, or identity, often leading to injustice or exclusion.

The journey taken in 1620 by a ship carrying Pilgrims seeking religious freedom to North America.

The system in which a person agrees to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to a new land or for other benefits.

The term for the money system that refers directly to the management and distribution of money within an economy.

The geographic region in the United States known for its historical significance during the westward expansion, often associated with the Louisiana Purchase.

Physical money, such as coins and paper bills, that is used in exchange for goods and services.

A financial system where people lend or invest money to businesses in the expectation of making a profit.