Clothing
It was generally the only undergarment (underwear) that the man would wear. It was usually made of white linen and was fairly long, sometimes covering all the way to the knees.
What is a shirt?
The main job of a woman during colonial times?
Managing the home?
This country fought in the seven year war.
Who are the french?
They experimented with different types of combinations of voices.
What were some of the main forms of music and dance?
He was a Minister and statesman he was Born in 1603 in London, England he Died in 1683 in Providence, Rhode Island he was Best known for Founding the colony of Providence Plantation which became Rhode Island.
Who was Henry Hudson?
This is a soft pillow worn around a baby’s middle to keep the baby from falling and hurting himself or herself.
What is a Pudding?
What were the expected roles for women in colonial society?
What were marrying, raising children, managing the home, and obeying their husbands.
This person was called by the English "King Philip."
Who was metacomet?
one new style of music to combine multiple melodies.
What is polyphony?
He was a Lawyer and landowner he was Born in October 14, 1644 in London, England he Died July 30, 1718 in Berkshire, England he was Best known for Founding the colony of Pennsylvania.
Who was William Penn?
It was one of the most popular forms of neckwear. Most men wore it. It was a long strip of white linen that was wrapped around the neck several times and then tied in front.
What is a Cravat?
Preparing meals,doing laundry, preserving food for the winter, tending to the livestock, making candles, dyeing cloth, mending clothes, making baskets, or working in the garden.
The jobs a woman had to do depending on the season(some of which were very hard).
This war lasted from 1775 until 1783.
What is the revolutionary war?
This type of vocal music is often written in romantic poems.
What is Madrigal?
He was a Minister and statesman he was Born on 1603 in London, England he Died on 1683 in Providence, Rhode Island he was Best known for Founding the colony of Providence Plantation which became Rhode Island.
Who was Roger Williams?
It was worn over a waistcoat. It was a long-sleeved heavier item. They were different lengths. Some were shorter and close-fitting while others were much longer reaching well past the knees.
What is a coat?
Had few legal rights or freedom. They were expected to obey the man in their life whether it was their father, brother, or husband.
What was women's legal status
The Americans removed these items from Fort Ticonderoga that later helped them to win the Siege of Boston.
What are cannons?
This instrument was invented in Italy in the 1500’s.
What is a violin?
He was a Statesman, humanitarian, and soldier he was Born on December 22, 1696 in Surrey, England he Died on June 30, 1785 in Cranham, England he was Best known for Founding the colony of Georgia.
Who was James Oglethorpe?
This was worn over the shirt. It was made from Cotton, Silk, Linen, or Wool. It could be plain or decorated with items such as lace, embroidery, and tassels.
What is a Waistcoat?
What was a married woman’s legal identity in colonial times?
What was that her legal identity was represented by her husband, with limited rights and protections under the law?
This war ended on September 21,1643 and started in June 1636.
what was the pequot war?
He was a famous composer in 1607.
Who was Claudio Monterverdi?
As a leader many people liked him. He was tough and egotistical. Few of the settlers liked him. However, they did recognize that he was a strong leader and would keep them alive. He demanded that everyone at the settlement work. His rule was "if you don't work, you don't eat." He also knew that the colony needed to establish better relations with the Powhatan people, the local Native American tribe. He bravely went to meet with their leader and was captured. He likely would have been killed had it not been for the Powhatan chief's daughter, Pocahontas. Pocahontas pleaded for his life and the Powhatan chief decided to release him. After this encounter, the relationship between the colonists and the local tribes improved. His leadership helped to turn things around for the Jamestown colony. Unfortunately, his leg was injured in a gunpowder accident in 1609 and he was forced to return to England to recover.
Who was Captain John Smith?