Life in Colonial Williamsburg

People often went to Raleigh Tavern to discuss _____________, or the activities of the government.

• bills

• capitols

• politics

• colonies

The ________ is the government building where lawmakers meet.

• church

• capitol

• tavern

• school

A(n) _________ is controlled by a king or queen.

• royal colony

• bill

• capitol

• craftsman

Who was Williamsburg named after?

• William the Conqueror

• Roger Williams of Rhode Island

• William Bradford of Plymouth

• King William III of England

What kind of education did girls in Williamsburg usually receive?

• They received no training of any kind.

• They learned the skills to run a household.

• They learned skills necessary to run a business.

• They trained to become priests in the Anglican Church.

How was a master craftsman and a journeyman different?

• A master craftsman was employed by a journeyman.

• A journeyman was at a higher level than a master craftsman.

• A master craftsman owned his own shop, unlike a journeyman.

• A journeyman was still learning his craft, unlike a master craftsman.

Which of these best describes colonial Williamsburg?

• closed to outside visitors

• wealthy all-white community

• center of education and culture

• far from the capital of Virginia.

What happened at the capitol builiding?

• The king visited there

• Lawmakers met there

• The governor lived there

• Men and women voted there

In which of these buildings might a craftsman be most likely to teach apprentices a trade?

• Governor's Palace

• slave quarters

• shoemaker's shop

• Bruton Parish Church

Why did colonial leaders go to the Raleigh Tavern?

• to visit their families

• to discuss business and politics

• to hear inspiring sermons

• to make laws for the colony