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Why were many New England towns able to be self-sufficient?
food came from fields surrounding the town. families who lived in town owned small plots of land where they grew crops and raised animals
What did the Virginia House of Burgesses and the new England town meetings represent in the colonial era?
steps in the growth of representative democracy
What colonial regions had town meetings?
New England
What town in virginia was restored to re-create life in colonial times?
Colonial Williamsburg is a historical area with buildings dating from 1699 to 1780. Restoration and recreation of the entire colonial town recreated the atmosphere and ideals of 18th century Americans.
What was the melting pot town in early colonial Georgia?
Savannah
What do you call it when everybody in that town plants everything they need?
self sufficient society
What was one characteristic of a new England colonial town?
the community was self-sufficent
What are the similarities of a colonial city and colonial town?
they both have the word colonial
Why were many New England towns able to be self-sufficient?
food came from fields surrounding the town. families who lived in town owned small plots of land where they grew crops and raised animals
How was a farmer and a merchant different in colonial times?
In colonial times, a farmer typically owned and worked on a piece of land to produce crops or raise livestock for sustenance. On the other hand, a merchant was involved in buying and selling goods, often in town or city settings, and engaging in trade for profit. Farmers were more connected to the land and self-sufficient, while merchants had a more urban and commercial focus.
What does suffiecient mean?
Self-sufficient (City/town-wise) means being able to provide to the needs of the population without the help of other towns/cities.
What did the Virginia House of Burgesses and the new England town meetings represent in the colonial era?
steps in the growth of representative democracy
Where were colonial town meetings held?
In churches
What kind of buildings might be in a colonial town?
no
What kinds of building might be in colonial town?
no
What was Georgia's major colonial town?
Savannah
What was the first town of colonial Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia
