Chapter 6: Colonial Life

In which time period does this chapter take place?

• 1500s

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 2000s

What did settlers have to do before they could start a farm?

• buy a house

• buy some horses

• set up a storefront

• clear the land

What was a craftsperson?

• a person who chose one craft and became very skilled at it

• a person who made paintings

• a person who lived on a farm

• a person who was good at everything

Which is NOT a raw material?

• wood

• metal

• axe

• wool

What is a gristmill?

• where grain is ground into flour

• where colonial people got electricity

• where colonial people got water

• another name for outhouse

What does a cobbler make?

• pies

• pizza

• shoes

• fabric

What is a merchant?

• a person who made their living by selling and shipping goods

• a person who did not make a living

• a person who ran for mayor

• a person who made barrels

Which of the following used mules to transport goods?

• Conestoga wagon

• pack train

• river boat

• tractor trailer

Who did the cooking and cleaning in colonial times?

• men

• women

• children

• everyone

What does reap mean?

• to get money

• to cut and gather crops

• to plant crops

• to rip your pants