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History Vocabulary
Vocab for history (Southern, Middle, New England)
| Vocab | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homespun | Linen and wool into yarn and made the family's clothing |
| Dame School | School where a single woman/widow agrees to teach children in her home |
| Horn Book | Paddle shaped board that had alphabet and Scripture on it and covered by a thin hide-like material |
| Apprenticeship | Young boys placed under the care of a master in order to learn a trade |
| Boston News Letter | First weekly newspaper by Benjamin Franklin |
| Poor Richard's Almanac | Yearly publication that shared wisdom and sound advice |