Everyday Life in Colonial Virginia

On which 3 types of resources did people living in colonial Virginia rely?

• nonrenewable resources

• natural resources

• human resources

• capital resources

Houses for most people in colonial Virginia had how many rooms?

Houses for most people in colonial Virginia had what kind of floors?

What are examples of natural resources?

• deer

• ships

• tools

• trees

• fish

What are examples of human resources?

• A child milking the cows in the morning.

• barrels to hold tobacco

• A man chopping wood for fires.

• A woman sewing a dress for her daughter.

• Ships carrying goods to England.

What are examples of capital resources?

• barrels for tobacco

• ships to carry goods to Europe

• trees for fires or building materials

• tools for farming

• a woman planting a garden

Which statements are TRUE about food in colonial Virginia?

• Food was limited.

• Food could be shipped from all around the world.

• Food (produce and meat) was local and seasonal.

• Meat was stored in the freezer.

• Meat had to be dried, smoked, or salted.

True or False

Some wealthy people, like plantation owners, lived in large homes and could buy their clothes from France or England.

• True

• False

Choose all materials that clothing was made from in colonial Virginia.

• polyester

• leather

• cotton and flax

• wool

• rayon

True or False

Most white Virginians made their living from the land as small farmers.

• True

• False