Colonial Settlements
Why did the Pilgrims move to Plymouth?
Hint - They were getting away from something
To escape religous persecution
The Simpsons live in this fictional city (also a real city name in Massachusetts)
Springfield
Chandler
Term for large farms where tobacco was grown
Plantation
These trials were held after people were accused of witchcraft
Salem witch trials
This crop was important to the southern colonies and became known as a "cash crop"
Tobacco
Which element of the periodic table is named after the seventh planet from the sun?
Uranium
Cobbler
Forced labor system where the people never gain their freedom
Slavery
Triangular
The middle colonies became known as the B___ B____ because they primarily grew grain and wheat
Bread basket
Which document was signed (while the travelers were still on the ship) that gave the Pilgrims a system of self-governance?
Mayflower compact
This person created tools and nails
Blacksmith
Being open to different beliefs
Tolerance
This rebellion was against Gov. Berkeley
Bacon Rebellion
What were some challenges faced by the Jamestown settlers?
Disease
Harsh winter
Conflicts with natives
This document was needed to establish a colony
Charter
A colonial worker grinds grain into flour
Miller
Labor where people are working for free for a limited amount of time and then they gain their freedom
Indentured servitude
This feast was a celebration of good times between natives and colonial people. You're welcome.
Thanksgiving
This area was west of the colonies. Where the native Americans lived and there were no colonial settlements.
Frontier
According to Newton’s first law of motion, what will happen to an object at rest if no external force acts on it?
Remain at rest
This job involves making barrels and casks
Cooper
Laws for slaves
Slave code
What was 1 reason indentured servants may have gone to the new world?
A new start
A free trip to the colonies