Vocabulary
The name for a person living in a colony...
colonist
The middle colonies were best know for having plantations...
False
How many total colonies were there?
13
I make barrels. I use fire to make wood bendable.
Cooper
Who was in charge of hunting deer, bear, turkey and elk?
Men
This is a large farm that used slaves to grow crops...
plantation
Boys had more opportunities in colonial schools than girls.
True
Who was allowed to become an apprentice?
young boys
I make gowns for women and breeches for men.
Tailor
Who was in charge of feeding the animals?
Women
What is a an apprentice?
a young person who is learning a specific trade from someone who is a master at the skill
The cobbler's shop might be used for community gatherings...
False
Who makes barrels?
cooper
I use tools like a last, sole knife, and sizing stick. I also use lots of leather.
Cobbler
Who fetched water?
Children
This is an area of land owned by another country...
colony
Men were responsible for building homes, plowing fields, and hunting.
True
Which group of people were already living in North America when the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
People rely me on to learn about the news. I work with a coffin and an ink ball.
Printer
What is one job that slaves did on the plantation?
churned butter, worked in fields, chore around the house
This is a wooden slab with lessons pasted on it used in colonial schools
hornbook
European countries were becoming too crowded, so they had to send people to live in America.
False
Which country owned the colonies?
England
I work with metal and very hot fire. Tools I use include bellow, anvil, tongs, and a vise.
Blacksmith
What were animals used for on the farm?
Pulling the plow in the fields