People
These were the social classes in Williamsburg.
What are the upper class (gentry), middle class, lower class, and ensalved people?
This term means to settle and take control of new land, often by sending people to live there.
What is colonization?
This crop was key to Jamestown's success.
What is tobacco?
This basic need was contaminated, leading to one reason why the capital was moved from Jamestown to Williamsburg.
What is water?
Colonial men often wore these stylish headpieces made of human or animal hair.
What are wigs (or perukes)?
Williamsburg was named after this person.
Who is King William III?
Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement here.
What is North America?
A way of trading goods and services without using money.
What is barter?
In 1698, this major event destroyed many buildings in Jamestown, including the statehouse.
What is a fire?
Colonial homes were lit at night using these two light sources.
What are candles and oil lamps?
These people worked for a set time without pay, usually to pay off a debt, often in exchange for travel or shelter.
What is an indentured servant?
This city became the capital of Virginia in 1699.
What is Williamsburg?
A learning system where someone works under a skilled expert to master a trade.
What is an apprenticeship?
Jamestown colonists often fell ill due to these unsanitary conditions caused by the environment and contaminated water.
What are unhealthy living conditions?
Many colonial children slept in this elevated part of the home above the main room.
What is a loft?
A social class just below nobility, usually wealthy and land-owning.
What is gentry?
Williamsburg is located between these two rivers.
What are the James and York Rivers?
This person sewed clothes.
What is a tailor?
The unhealthy, humid, and marshy conditions of this early American settlement led to frequent outbreaks of diseases like malaria.
What is Jamestown?
Without refrigerators, colonists used this underground space to help keep food cool.
What is a cellar?
This tribe was largely displaced due to colonization.
Who are the Powhatan?
The number of original colonies.
What is 13?
This is th age when many people start apprenticeships.
What is 12 or 13?
One reason Williamsburg was chosen over Jamestown was because it was built on this type of land, making it healthier for colonists.
What is higher, drier land?
Colonial leaders met here in Williamsburg to make laws.
What is the capitol building?