Colonial Settlements and Early American Life
Grade 5th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min· 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)
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how colonial settlements were established and what daily life was like for early American colonists.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 11:38
The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies: Crash Course US History #4
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Dutch founded New Amsterdam as a commercial venture, and they allowed anyone who could help them turn a profit to live there.
- 2
William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers, who were known for their religious toleration and opposition to slavery.
- 3
South Carolina's original settlers came from Barbados, and they tried to enslave Indians before importing African slaves.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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