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Colonists traded with Native Americans for ______.
Colonists traded with Native Americans for ______.
food
Most colonists used ground cornmeal to make ______ or cake daily.
Most colonists used ground cornmeal to make ______ or cake daily.
mush
Colonists often preserved meat by ______, smoking, or pickling.
Colonists often preserved meat by ______, smoking, or pickling.
salting
Children enjoyed evening meals that often included apple ______.
Children enjoyed evening meals that often included apple ______.
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Many colonists initially believed that eating ______ raw was unhealthy.
Many colonists initially believed that eating ______ raw was unhealthy.
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Formal education was most prevalent in ______.
Formal education was most prevalent in ______.
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In the Middle Colonies, public education was limited due to differences in ______ beliefs.
In the Middle Colonies, public education was limited due to differences in ______ beliefs.
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Families in the Southern Colonies sometimes hired ______ or sent their children to larger cities for education.
Families in the Southern Colonies sometimes hired ______ or sent their children to larger cities for education.
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Most colonists believed that boys deserved more education than ______.
Most colonists believed that boys deserved more education than ______.
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Schools in New England were typically one-room buildings centered around a ______.
Schools in New England were typically one-room buildings centered around a ______.
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In New England, the drum or horn would call Puritans to Sunday ______.
In New England, the drum or horn would call Puritans to Sunday ______.
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The significant religious movement that began in the 1730s is known as the First Great ______.
The significant religious movement that began in the 1730s is known as the First Great ______.
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Preachers traveled from town to town holding outdoor ______ meetings.
Preachers traveled from town to town holding outdoor ______ meetings.
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The Great Awakening promoted the idea that all individuals are equal in ______'s eyes.
The Great Awakening promoted the idea that all individuals are equal in ______'s eyes.
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The emphasis on liberty, equality, and resistance to authority during the Great Awakening contributed to the American ______.
The emphasis on liberty, equality, and resistance to authority during the Great Awakening contributed to the American ______.
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Study Notes
Colonial Food
- The first colonists in North America traded with Native Americans for food, particularly corn which became a major part of their diet.
- Colonists primarily ate cornmeal mush or cake daily.
- Meat was a popular food, as colonists hunted wild animals and raised livestock.
- Preserving meat was challenging without refrigeration, so colonists used salting, smoking, or pickling to keep it edible.
- Fruits like apples, huckleberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, and strawberries were significant food sources.
- Colonists learned to appreciate vegetables, and commonly cooked them into stews.
- Food preservation was crucial, and stews were often cooked for long periods using iron pots.
Puritan Church Services
- Puritans in New England attended Sunday services in the town meetinghouse, a central building in their communities.
- Services were held in the meetinghouse, which had wooden benches called pews and a pulpit.
- Seating arrangements reflected social status, with wealthier and older people enjoying better seating.
- Services could last for up to five hours, with a break at midday for socializing and eating.
The First Great Awakening
- Began in the 1730s, a significant religious movement known as the First Great Awakening spread across the colonies.
- The movement was fueled by a perceived decline in religious devotion, aiming to rekindle spiritual fervor.
- Preachers travelled from town to town, holding outdoor revival meetings with powerful sermons that stirred the souls of many colonists.
- The Great Awakening promoted that all individuals are equal in God's eyes and that understanding God's will is possible through faith.
- Its emphasis on liberty, equality, and resistance to authority contributed to the American Revolution.
New England Education
- Formal education was most prevalent in New England, with communities obligated to provide public schools.
- The Puritans emphasized education to ensure children could read the Bible.
- In 1647, Massachusetts passed a law requiring towns with 50+ families to hire a teacher and those with 100+ families to build a school.
- Parents contributed to schools financially and through resources and land.
- Schools were typically one-room buildings with a fireplace.
- Students learned spelling, arithmetic, and memorized prayers using simple materials like bark and the "New England Primer".
Middle Colonies Education
- Religious differences among Quakers, Catholics, Jews, Baptists, and others limited public education in the Middle Colonies.
- Each group typically decided on their own education approach for children.
- Some groups established church schools, while others left education to parents.
Southern Colonies Education
- Formal education was less widespread in the Southern Colonies due to their dispersed settlements.
- Families sometimes hired tutors or sent children to schools in larger cities or abroad for further education.
- Wealthy planters often hired private tutors for their children.
General Observations on Colonial Education
- It was commonly believed that boys deserved more education than girls.
- Formal education for girls usually covered writing, arithmetic, and sometimes music and dancing.
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Explore the dietary habits of early colonists in North America and the religious practices of the Puritans in New England. Learn how food such as corn, meat, and fruits shaped their lives and how the meetinghouse served as the focal point for community worship. This quiz covers important aspects of colonial life.
