Colonial life overview

Colonial LifeWhat would it be like to live in a colony?

Review:• How many colonies were there? Where

were they located?

Answer:

• There were 13 original colonies. They were located in the New England, Middle, and Southern parts of the United States along the coast.

A) Describe food/clothing…

B) All of what they ate came from…

C) Would you have liked to wear clothing like this? Explain your

opinion.

D) Quickly describe religious practices of each colonial region.

E) Cite three interesting/surprising things you learned about colonial

education.

F)Gender and education• “ Only young men were allowed to pursue

higher education. Although there were a few opportunities for girls to receive a more extensive formal education in the colonial period, most families kept their daughters at home to learn how to run a household and to be a dutiful mate for her future husband.”

• What does this SHOW about men, woman, and education?