Vocabulary
Huguenot families traveled here in 1678 after arriving in New York City.
New Paltz
What causes the African American population to grow in the 1700's?
slave trade
A way of life
What were some reasons why people came to New York in the early 1700's. There are 3!
An old Dutch town where German settlers settled.
Rhinebeck
New York City or Albany
Ice skating
They worked in stores or workshops. Others lived and worked on farms.
These people did not have enough money to come to the colonies from Europe so they agreed to work in exchange for the person to pay for their journey.
This person was an enslaved worker on a farm in Long Island. He was allowed to learn to read and write.
Jupitor Hammon
What sport is still popular today that was brought over from the English?
What group settled in an old Dutch town that they renamed Rhinebeck in 1710?
German Settlers
The buying and selling of enslaved people.
slave trade
What type of work did enslaved people do in New York?
What foods does New York have that were brought over by Native Americans?
corn, pumpkins
A worker with a special skill
artisan
What were two ways that enslaved people could gain freedom?
Escape from the home or farm where they were enslaved.
Some would revolt to become free.
What might be part of somebody's culture? Name 2
language, clothing, traditions, holidays, foods