What three things was the colonial economy based upon
Farming, commerce and hand crafts.
100
Where was this area located (New York)?
New Amsterdam
100
What is the capital city of New York?
New Netherland
100
What happened to Charles I?
An army of Puritans defeated and beheaded him.
200
What types of farms did most people live on?
Small, family farms
200
which company funded this area?
the Dutch company
200
What was the original name of New York
New Amsterdam.
200
What is a proprietor?
an owner of a colony
300
What was the first and hardest task for a farm family?
Clear the land of truce
300
Who was its leader?
Peter Stuyvesant
300
What was the new name for New Amsterdam?
New York
300
Who renamed the New Netherlands?
The Duke of York
400
Describe at least 3 things or details about a colonial farm house consists of:
-One, single large room
-Parents large bed built in a corner with kids trundle underneath
-Fireplace at one end
-Pots hung over the fire
-Fire was always kept burning
400
From which country did settlers arrive?
Scandinavia
400
Who was the Brother of King Charles II
The Duke of York
400
What did Charles II and the duke of York do to the new Netherlands
They gave New Netherlands to the duke?
500
Describe why cooking such a dangerous job.
Pots are always hung over the fire while someone (Mother) tries to get the pots, from off of the open flame, she might burn herself, strain her back or scorch her clothes.
500
Who was Peter Stuyvesant and the Duke of New York?
Duke is the brother of King Charles II Peter Stuyvesant is the leader of New York