Colonial Settlements and Early American Life
aligned to 5 – U2.1.1 To 5 – U2.1.4 (european Exploration And Settlement) 5 – U2.2.1 To 5 – U2.3.3 (colonial Life, Regional Differences, Early Government)
Learning Objective
I can describe how colonial settlements were established and what daily life was like for early American colonists.
Lesson Flow
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The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies: Crash Course US History #4
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The Dutch founded New Amsterdam as a commercial venture, and they allowed anyone who could help them turn a profit to live there.
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William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers, who were known for their religious toleration and opposition to slavery.
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South Carolina's original settlers came from Barbados, and they tried to enslave Indians before importing African slaves.
Practice
7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe one way that daily life in the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam was different from daily life in the English colony of New York.”
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