Colonial America Vocabulary Review

True or False: Many colonists spent their social life at church.

• True

• False

Which of the following does NOT contribute to a colony's economy?

• farmer

• shopkeeper

• land owner

• a pet kitten

In the Southern Colonies, Indigo and cotton were considered...

• food

• cash crops

• econonmy

• clothing

Which of the following is a natural resource?

• house

• fishing pole

• pile of wood

• telephone

Captain Kiance was sailing to the colonies. He spoke to his crew and said, "When we arrive, we need to pull the ship in to the _______ to drop off these goods." What word will best fill in the blank?

• house

• garage

• port/harbor

• field

Which of the following would NOT be considered a craftsman?

• blacksmith

• a horse

• carpenter

• shipbuilder

Which place would be best to discuss civic matters and politics?

• a field

• a town hall

• a kitchen

• a farmer's market

True or False: Fishing, Lumber, and Shipbuilding are examples of colonial industries.

• True

• False