Government
Who was the leader appointed by the king?
Royal governor
Where did men gather to relax and talk?
Tavern
What is a person who makes goods called?
Craftsman
What was the main college called?
College of William and Mary
What church was in Williamsburg?
Anglican Church
What group helped make laws in Virginia?
General Assembly
What was a popular activity after dinner?
Drinking, singing, or playing games
Name one trade job in Williamsburg.
Blacksmith, shoemaker, cooper, etc.
Who mostly attended school?
Boys
Who had to attend church?
White colonists
What was the name of the elected lawmakers?
Burgesses
What was a famous tavern in Williamsburg?
Raleigh Tavern
What is a beginner learning a trade called?
Apprentice
What did girls usually learn at home?
Cooking, sewing, household skills
What did people have to pay to support the church?
Taxes
Where did lawmakers meet to create laws?
Capitol building
What did leaders discuss at the tavern?
Politics
What is a skilled worker who doesn’t own a shop?
Journeyman
What were small home schools called?
Dame schools
Where did important people sit in church?
Near the front
What power did the governor have over laws?
He could approve or reject bills
Why was the tavern important before the Revolution?
It was a meeting place for people wanting independence
What was one of the most common trades?
Shoemaking
Why didn’t many enslaved children get an education?
Laws and restrictions prevented it
How did religion change over time?
More religious freedom developed