Ch. 1 - Meet the Colonists | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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What words did colonists borrow from Dutch?

Waffle, cookie, and sleigh

What new language did colonists speak?

American English

What jobs did people in towns and cities do?

Building ships, running shops, making shoes, and printing newspapers

What words did colonists borrow from German?

Noodle and pretzel

Where did most colonists come from?

England

Why did people come to the colonies?

For opportunities like owning land, working, or freedom

How did roads help the colonists?

Made travel and trade easier

How often was mail delivered between Philadelphia and Boston?

Once a week

What type of house did Swedish settlers build?

Log cabins

What words did colonists borrow from Native Americans?

Pecan, moccasin, and skunk

How many colonists were from Germany?

About one-third

Why did immigrants live near others from their country?

To feel comfortable and speak their own language

What happened to people who were forced to immigrate from Africa?

They were forced to work, mostly in the South

What did families make for themselves?

Food, clothes, tools, furniture, and houses

How many colonies were there by 1750?

13

What work did most families do?

Farming

What did other settlers think of Swedish log cabins?

They thought they were good for the frontier and copied them

What did ships bring to the colonies?

Goods like glass, paint, tea, and wine

What year did 400 Germans come to Philadelphia?

1750

What is an immigrant?

A person who moves to a new country