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What did the Dutch have to do when England took control?
They had to be loyal the the King of England. However, they were able to keep their customs, traditions,and language.
Who was the first governor of New York?
Richard Nicolls
Why did immigrants come to New York?
They wanted religious freedom, land to farm, jobs.
What were laws that were created to control slaves?
slave codes
What were some jobs slaves did?
They helped farm, load and unload ships, did housework, built ships, and performed special trades.
What was the route called that brought enslaved workers to America?
The Triangular Trade Route
Who were people who were owned by a master and forced to work without pay?
Enslaved workers
Who sold goods and what did they sell?
Merchants sold tools, feed for animals, pots and pans, dishes and cloth.
What were some items that were exported from America?
timber, fur, metal
What were some items that were imported from other countries?
spices, molasses, glasswear, sugar, tools, furniture, porcelain
Who is a skilled worker who did a trade?
Artisan
Name some Colonial trades.
shoemaker, basketmaker, blacksmith, carpenter
What is the difference between an indentured servant and an enslaved worker?
An indentured servant agrees to work without pay in exchange for travel expenses, whereas an enslaved worker is owned and is forced to work without pay.
What were some jobs performed by females?
They made soap, prepared meals, washed clothes, milked the cows, and gathered eggs.
What were some jobs performed by males?
They built homes, fed the animals, chopped wood, herded the animals, and planted and harvested the crops.
What were some different ways Colonial children were educated?
Most children were taught by their parents. Wealthy paid for tutors or sent their child to private school.
