COLONIAL AMERICA Chapter 4 Vocabulary Daily Objective 102215

COLONIAL AMERICA

Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Daily Objective 10/22/15 How did the economic activity of the three regions reflect their geography? Read starting page 90 Commercial New England, Middle and Southern Colonies. Answer question

Colonial Economy What was the basis of Colonial Life? What are some general geographical features that would influence agriculture in a region? Define subsistence farming

Colonial Economy What was the basis of Colonial Life? Agriculture What are some general geographical features that would influence agriculture in a region? Type of soil, water sources, types of terrain, and climate and weather. Define subsistence farming Producing just enough to meet immediate needs

Colonial Economy How did poor farming conditions lead to development of other industries in New England? Colonists were forced to search for other economic opportunities in order to survive and prosper.

Colonial Economy How did the soil quality and climate in the Middle Colonies affect the development of farming there? The soil was more fertile and the climate was milder than New England, which made it easier to grow crops. Larger farms, produced enough to sell. How was the demand for farm laborers in the Middle Colonies different from New England? In New England, families worked the farms. In Middle Colonies, larger farms required more laborers.

Colonial Economy What coastal industry played an important role in this trade between the Middle Colonies and Europe? The shipping industry based out of New England

Colonial Economy What cash crops were grown in the Southern Colonies? Rice, Indigo, Wheat, Tobacco, Corn What conditions were needed for growing rice? Flat, low-lying areas with access to water so that fields could be flooded How did the popularity of rice and tobacco lead to the growth of slaver in the Southern Colonies? Demand for these products increased. More workers were needed for planting and harvesting. Enslaved people filled the need.

Colonial Economy What was the basis of Colonial Life? What are some general geographical features that would influence agriculture in a region? Define subsistence farming What was the Middle Passage and what made it so horrible? Why did the men choose younger Africans (men and women) instead of older Africans in the slave trade?

Rivalry in North America Pg 107 -111 Please have a seat and I will give you the Guided Reading Worksheet for lesson 4. Thank you.

American Beliefs (104 -106) Colonial Education How did children learn to read and write? What special purpose did schools in Pennsylvania and New England have? What was the result of this focus on education? How did the first colleges differ from colleges today Parents taught them at home To teach people to read, so they could study the Bible High literacy rates, especially in New England They focused on training ministers, while colleges today educate people in a wide variety of fields

The Great Awakening How did the Great Awakening affect the role of churches in the Colonies? Who were two of the preachers who were influential in this movement? It emphasized personal faith rather than church rituals; people chose their own faiths and the role of the church was reduced Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield

The Enlightenment How was Benjamin Franklin a good example of an Enlightenment thinker? He observed nature, conducted experiments, and published his findings. The influence of knowledge, reason, and science played a big role in Franklin’s life