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Colonies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did people moved from England to the colonies? | for religious freedom, a better life, and money |
| In what colonies, did people earn money by fishing, whaling, and shipbuilding, | The New England colonies |
| What colonies had large plantations, where enslaved people worked to grow crops like tobacco, indigo, and cotton. | The Southern colonies |
| These colonies were known for smaller farms that grew different grains like wheat, barley, and rye. | The Middle colonies |
| These colonies were also known as the "bread basket" colonies because of all the wheat grown here. | The middle colonies |
| During colonial times girls were only allowed to learn skills to help _________________. | around the house |
| During the colonial times boys were learned a ______________ | skill or trade |
| Some boys were allowed to learn ______________ | how to read, pray, and do math. |
| These people were the wealthiest people in the colonies and owned large plantations and many slaves. | Large Land Owners |
| People who lived on small areas who grew enough food just for their family. | Farmers |
| Skilled workers who owned their own shops or businesses. | artisans |
| During the colonial times, these people were considered property, worked hard and were not paid. They were treated poorly and were not free to do what they wanted. | Slaves |
| People who came to the colonies on a contract, which meant they would work for5 to 12 years, once they have done that they were given their own land to make their own life. | indentured servants |
| Our land was stolen from us and we were forced to leave our homes. | american indians |