Culture refers to people's beliefs and ways of life. It includes their church, work, and school.
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What was the capital of the Virginia colony?
Williamsburg
100
Describe schools for girls.
They were called "dame schools". These Dame schools were run by women in heir homes. Parents hired these women to teach their girl children. They learned the alphabet, knitting and sewing.
100
Did everyone go to the same tavern?
No, wealthy people (like lawyers and government workers) went to different taverns than craftsmen (like blacksmiths and shoemakers).
100
What are slave quarters?
Houses and cabins that slaves lived in
200
What is the difference between capitol and capital?
Capitol is a BUILDING for government and a capital is a TOWN/CITY where leaders do their work.
200
What kind of jobs did people have in Williamsburg?
lawyers, government jobs, craftsmen (cabinetmakers, carpenters).
200
Were African American children given the same education as white children? Explain.
No, African American kids had fewer opportunities. Most of the schools were for white children. The black kids had to learn to read and write from their parents.
200
What might colonist do for fun or to relax?
Go to the tavern for food and drink. Also, they would go to dances. They liked to play The Royall and Most Pleasant of the Goose game.
200
Name ways slaves survived their terrible lives?
They relied on one another. They were close to their families. They had their own preachers. They had music and dance.
300
"Trade" is a multiple meaning word, one meaning is a verb that means to exchange items. What is another meaning for trade (the noun)?
Trade the noun means a skilled job, such as a blacksmith, carpenter, millers, gunsmiths, craftsmen.
300
What did African Americans do for work in Williamsburg?
They were slaves and worked on plantations and farms.
There were different types of slaves, describe the different types.
Some slaves were house slaves. They worked as servants and did chores in the master's house. Some were town slaves who worked as gardeners and coachmen. Most slaves worked in the fields on plantations.
400
What is a tavern?
A place like a restaurant that served food and drink.
400
Where did most Virginians live?
In the country, NOT in the city.
400
Describe the College of William and Mary (who went there, what did they study)
Only boys could go to school there. They were 12-15 years old. They learned reading, writing, and math. Older boys could study to become priests in the church.
400
How could someone be chosen for the Assembly?
Two ways: some were elected OR others were appointed by the governor.
400
The Church of England (Anglican Church) was very important in Virginia. The church and the government were very much alike- please describe how they were related.
The head of the church was the king. The governor was the head of Virginia's Anglican church. Only Anglican's could vote or have a government job. Taxes were paid to support the church. Law required ALL white colonists to attend church.
500
What is an Assembly?
A group of lawmakers who worked in the capitol building who created and voted on laws.
500
Finish this sentence, I moved to the _______________ of Virginia to work in the _______________ building.
capital, capitol
500
What is the difference between an apprentice, a journeyman, and a master craftsman?
Apprentice were just starting to learn how to do a job and they usually did easier jobs and watched the more experienced workers (journeymen and master craftsmen). They were not paid, but were given food and a place to live.
Journeymen were skilled workers who did NOT own their own shops. Master craftsmen were very skilled at their work and they DID OWN their own shop.
500
Could anyone work in the Assembly? Explain.
No, most people could NOT work in the Assembly. They needed to by white, men, and they had to own property (be rich) and be members of the Anglican Church.
500
Describe a "call and response" song/
This was a common song the salves sang to express themselves. The leader sings a line (call) and everyone repeats (response).