Economy
Trading or exchanging of goods and services without the use of money
Barter
Most white Virginias made a living from
Farming on small farms
Williamsburg
Which group of people were brought to the colony against their will?
African men, women and children
farmers had little to no currency until their crops were harvested, how did they acquire the goods and services they needed?
Credit
a crop that is grown to sell for money rather than for use by the growers
cash crop
Virginias primary source of wealth came from
Agriculture (Farming)
What in Jamestown was contaminated by salt and water seepage.
Drinking water
What was the most profitable agriculture crop of the colony sold to england?
Tobacco
"One lantern for 18 eggs?"
What form of exchange is taking place?
Barter
Buying a good a service now and playing for it later
Credit
Food choices were limited to
produce and meats
What destroyed wood and brick buildings
Fire
What happened to customs as people migrated?
Old customs were adapted to fit new environments
Mrs. Gardner put 100 dollars away to spend later on her vacation
Savings
A good or service owed to someone
Debt
Women made clothes out of
wool, cotton and leather
Unhealthy living conditions caused
Diseases
This name of a place reflects the English
Richmond
was most often used in the Virginia colony to pay for goods and services?
Tobacco
Money put away to save or to spend at a later time
Savings
Most people in the colony lived in
One room houses
What town was established
Williamsburg
This name of a place reflects the American Indians
Roanoke
This includes coins and paper bills
Money