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26 Cards in this Set
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What was the occupation of most New Englanders?
1. Mechanic 2. Blacksmith 3. Farmer |
Farmer
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What did life in colonial American center around?
1. Family 2. Church 3. Work |
Family
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The kitchen was the _______ of every New England home.
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Heart
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What was the "Old Deluder Act"?
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It was a law passed to set up schools that would teach children how to read the Bible.
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True or False: A New England schoolmaster was allowed to whip the children if they misbehaved.
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True
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What was sledding and swimming considered in colonial american life?
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A waste of time.
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True or False: "A penny saved is a penny earned" is a proverb from the Bible
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False
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What was the most prosperous colony?
1. Delaware 2. Pennsylvania 3. New Jersey |
2. Pennsylvania
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In what circumstances did Quakers believe it was ok to fight.
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None, not even when attacked.
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True or False: Benjamin Franklin wanted to print a beautiful book like the one Dutchman asked him to dry.
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True
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What job did Benjamin Franklin's brother have?
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printer
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What were the two reasons someone in Philadelphia could be put to death?
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Treason and Murder
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Who was the finest printer in all the colonies?
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Benjamin Franklin
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True or False:
New York was a small town in 1723 |
True
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True or False: Plantation owners had gardeners that mowed the lawn?
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False. Sheep grazed on the lawn to trim it.
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True or False:
Behind each New England home were a few acres of farmland. |
True.
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Name one of the most important men in Philadelphia.
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Benjamin Franklin
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True or False:
The southern plantation owners owned one acre of land. |
False. They owned many.
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True or False: Slave families lived in the houses with the owners.
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False. Slave families had their own cabins.
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The capital of the first English colony was moved from Jamestown to where?
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Two acceptable answers:
Middle Plantation Williamsburg |
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Name the two most important buildings in a New England Village.
1. Police station 2. Church 3. School 4. Hospital |
Church and School
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On what principles was Philadelphia planned?
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Biblical
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True or False: The first shoemakers had a shop in the town square.
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False: They traveled from home to home.
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What advise did Benjamin Franklins minister give him?
1. Go to bed early 2. Eat more vegetables 3. Be humble |
3. Be humble
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Who taught the Harris children?
1. Slaves 2. Teacher from Enland 3. Their mother |
2. Teacher from England.
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Essay question! Be prepared to tell me the difference between services in a New England church and those with circuit riders.
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Look it up! Don't wing it!
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