Craftspeople & Artisans
What were THREE goals that the colonies generally shared?
What is... to be able to make a living, support their families, and to be as self-sufficient as possible.
Which social class was the smallest, yet most powerful class and controlled much of the money?
Who are... the Gentry.
What plan did indentured servants have in 1663?
What is... they planned to storm the governor's office.
In addition to losing their freedoms, enslaved people lost what...
What is... the ability to live in places where the languages and cultures they grew up with were considered normal.
What age was important for colonial boys?
What is... age four and seven.
Why did colonial lifestyles vary between the colonies?
Which social class included blacksmiths, silversmiths, printers, and merchants?
Who are... the Middling.
What organization passed laws meant to prevent rebellions?
What is.. The Virginia House of Burgesses.
How did enslaved people express their faith?
What is... using stories, music, and dance.
When the colonial children didn't have free time, what were they expected to do?
What is... help around the house and work hard in the fields.
What did a Tanner do?
What is... a Tanner would turn animal hides into leather.
Which social class lived in rural areas and raised the crops and animals needed for the colonial families?
Who are... the Farmers.
In 1687, what man accused some enslaved people in Westmoreland County of plotting a rebellion?
Who is... Nicholas Spencer?
What religious song did Harriet Tubman use as a code to let people know that she would help them escape to be free?
What is...Go Down Moses.
What kind of schools did colonial kids go to?
What is... Dame schools.
Why would a Silversmith create silver buckles?
What is... to go on the leather shoes the shoemaker had produced.
Which social class gave five to seven years of labor for passage to the Americas?
Who are... Indentured Servants.
What was used to judge enslaved people accused of planning rebellions?
What is... special court.
What is a parable?
What is...a story that teaches a moral lesson.
What did colonial boys learn about in school?
What is... reading, writing, basic math, and religion.
How long did an apprenticeship last?
What is... four to seven years.
Who are... Enslaved persons.
Why were four of the leaders of the planned rebellion hung?
What is... one of the servants betrayed the group.
Which animal trickster was a part of a West African parable that was popular in the United States?
Who is... Br'er Rabbit.
What was the textbook called that contained the colonial kid's daily lessons?