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The abundance of timber in Rhode Island allowed settlers to build whatever type of housing best fit their needs. Initially, it was more important to get a sturdy structure set up while the weather was hospitable. Most of the early homes featured a simple structure put together with a construction technique known as plank framing was popular in the early days of the colony.
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∙ 13y agothey used hay for roofs . they would use tree bark for sides and had no windows or solid doors because.
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∙ 9y agoIn the 13 Colonies, log homes were built. The settlers had to use the materials they found in the new land to build their homes.
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∙ 15y agoprobably log cabins
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∙ 8y agobetter than mine
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What did colonial South Carolina housing look like?
they look like mansions
What did housing in colonial North Carolina look like?
They were made out mud and sticks. Rich people had housing made out of wood.
Housing in colonial georgia?
they lived in box houses =)
Did they have good shelter or housing in Colonial Maryland?
Colonial Maryland had O.K. housing for that time, but it definitely wasn't great. The homes were crudely constructed, and varied in sturdiness between the classes but the average house was only expected to last ten years.
Why were large numbers of male indurtured servants brought to colonial virginia?
Large numbers of servants were brought to the colonial Virginia to work. They would work for housing and meals.
What did colonial South Carolina housing look like?
they look like mansions
What type of housing did the colonial Massachusetts have in 1773?
They had multiple types of housing. Most of which looks like the ones we have now.
What did housing in colonial North Carolina look like?
They were made out mud and sticks. Rich people had housing made out of wood.
What was shelter housing like in Colonial New York?
It was made out of cheese well that's just isn't true is it
Housing in colonial georgia?
they lived in box houses =)
What did colonial housing look like in Massachusetts?
well....i don't know but there were first dugouts then a hut then finally a cabin but, if u want a picture paste this into you URL bar http://hastings.ci.lexington.ma.us/Colonial/Life/Homes/Homes.HTML
What was the typical house in Massachusetts colonial times?
The typical housing consists of wood and nails
Did they have good shelter or housing in Colonial Maryland?
Colonial Maryland had O.K. housing for that time, but it definitely wasn't great. The homes were crudely constructed, and varied in sturdiness between the classes but the average house was only expected to last ten years.
Why were large numbers of male indurtured servants brought to colonial virginia?
Large numbers of servants were brought to the colonial Virginia to work. They would work for housing and meals.
What was colonial socitety like in new?
What was colonial socitety like in new spain
What was colonial life like in the south?
colonial life was like a stopid country
How was life like for a priest in Colonial times?
how was life like for colonial priests/preachers
