Life on the farm
Did they buy stuff from stores?
No, they had everything.
What were two basic toys that colonial kids had?
Dolls, marbles, or tops.
Name one object that ships brought from England?
paint, carpet, furniture and books.
What was considered a family?
Mother, father, kids, uncles, grandpa, grandma, aunts, cousins.
Can groups or families decide how to educate their children?
Yes, they can decide how to teach their children.
What hardships did they have?
Thick vegetation.
What is a "bee" or "frolic" according to the text?
an event where colonists did activities such as tearing trees and husking corn.
Why were the windows so small?
Because it was expensive.
When did the people get married?
Early to mid 20s.
Did towns more than 100 families had to build a school?
Yes, they were requiered to build a school to encourage education.
Why did they work on land?
To increase commerce.
What sport did colonial men play by rolling egg shaped balls down a grass lane toward a white ball called a jack?
lawn bowling
What did they use for light?
torches
What was the average amount of kids each family?
7 - 10 kids
How did schools look?
They were one room buildings with a chimney and fireplace.
What types of sources were sold between Great Britain?
Iron & Cotton
How did gender roles differently divide tasks during a colonial house or barn raising?
Men raised the building's structural walls while women prepared a huge feast.
What happened in the taverns?
food and drinks were served (restaurant).
What were the kids supposed to do in the family?
help out and be productive. (help around the house)
Why did massachussetts pass a law in 1647 that every town with 50 or more families were required to hire an instructor?
They were required to hire an instructor to teach their children because they had to be educated and so they can learn to write and read.