Vocabulary
What is a bouwerie?
The dutch word for farm
what is a windmill?
a mill that grinds wheat and corn when the wind turns its large blades
what did families depend on for heat?
a fireplace
Were bedrooms heated?
No
What winter sport did the Dutch bring to America?
Ice Skating
a game in which a heavy ball is rolled along a lane to knock down large wooden pins?
bowling
A dutch house was built with what material?
brick and stone
How big was a Dutch fireplace?
HUGE
Why would Dutch people keep the bottom of the door closed?
To keep out pigs and chickens
A pasture used by the farmers of New Amsterdam it became a private place for the upper class to go bowling..was called
Bowling Green
a machine run by a foot pedal with a large wheel that turns to spin thread is called
A spinning wheel
On summer evenings where would families sit?
On the stoop
Where were benches built near the fireplace?
Inside the walls
What did women use to make clothes?
A spinning wheel
How would Dutch women warm childrens beds?
Heated Bricks
The dutch word for porch
stoop
What kind of roof did Dutch homes have?
A steep, slanting roof
What did families cook food in?
Iron pots
How many skirts would women wear in the winter?
As many as 6
Could women own property?
Yes
one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring, brought to America by the Dutch is called?
a Tulip
What part of the house was the center of family life?
The kitchen
How did Dutch doors open?
What year is the Plan of Albany?
1695
Many holidays and holiday customs were passed onto us by who?
The Dutch