Life in the 13 colonies

How were the slaves transported from Africa and the West Indies?

• Slaves were transported in overcrowded ships across the Atlantic Ocean.

• Slaves were carried on horseback through the jungles.

• Slaves were transported by train across the Sahara Desert.

• Slaves were flown in airplanes to the Americas.

Imagine you're time-traveling with Samuel, Zion, and Kayden to the 1700s. What would you likely experience in the cities of that era?

• military fortifications

• clean and vibrant

• smelly and dirty

• primarily agricultural settlements

The heart of the colonial city was the ______

• waterfront

• fort
• market
• church

What was an effect of the Magna Carta in England?

• It increased the power of the monarchy.
• It granted absolute power to the king.
• It abolished the feudal system entirely.
• It limited the powers of the monarchy/king and established the rule of law.

Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?

• Parliamentary democracy
• Self-government

• Direct democracy
• Feudal system

Imagine you're living in a bustling colonial city with Abigail and James. Why do you think everyone, including them, keeps a bucket hanging by their front door?

• To decorate the front porch.

• To keep pets from running away.

• To store food for the winter.

• To quickly access water in case of a fire.

What was one of the main purposes of the Triangular Trade route?

• To exchange cultural practices

• To establish new colonies

• To transport enslaved Africans

• To explore new lands

Name the 3 continents involved in the Triangular Trade:

• England, Africa, and United States
• Europe, West Indies and United States
• Europe, Africa and United States
• Europe, Africa and North America

Hey Jackson, Elijah, and Ben! Can you guess which colony was the first to introduce slavery?

• Virginia Colony

• Massachusetts Colony

• Georgia Colony

• New York Colony

Why was almost every woman, like Ava or Aubree, assured of receiving a marriage proposal in their town?

• Women are not interested in marriage proposals at all.

• Men outnumber women.

• Marriage proposals are solely based on financial stability.

• Marriage proposals are only given to women with high social status.