Colonial Times Flashcard

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What was used to cook food in colonial homes?

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Fireplace

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Where did most city children learn to read and write?

Back

At The Dame school

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What did colonist farmers grow in their fields?

Back

Corn

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How long did indentured servants usually work?

Back

Seven years

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How many British colonies were there before the United States formed?

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13

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What is an indentured servant?

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A person who worked for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to America.

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What was the main purpose of The Dame school?

Back

To teach children how to read and write.

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What type of crops did colonists primarily grow?

Back

Staple crops like corn and wheat.

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What was a common way to heat homes in colonial times?

Back

Using a fireplace.

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What did children do for fun in colonial times?

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Played games, went outside, and spent time with family.