HELP ME PLEASE! Obviously don’t write the whole essay, but just a simple answer and maybe a thesis please? Thank you so much in advance!

Evaluate the extent to which the development of the North American Colonies contributed to maintaining continuity in differing colonial characteristics as well as fostering change in colonial unity from 1607-1754

Match your vocabulary word to its definition. 1. hectare reduced ability of the soil to support life 2. land degradation of spain and portugal 3. mangrove the pressing of soil particles closer together reducing the amount of air between particles 4. salinization 2.5 acres 5. junta group that controls the government 6. iberian small tropical tree 7. compaction higher than normal salt content in the soil