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Colonial Connecticut: industry and economy By: Amanda The colony of Connecticut had several ways to help its economy grow. One of the ways they did this was hunting whales and selling its products like its oil for lamps. As well as whale products they also sold fur, maple syrup, and timber products. Farmers in colonial Connecticut even with its poor, rocky, thin soil managed to grow beans, squash, rye, corn, and pumpkins. As you can see the colony of Connecticut had several ways to make money. Bibliography Whitehurst Susan The Colony of Connecticut

Samuel Charlie Money and

finance New York The Rosen’s Publishing group 2000 group 2003 Internet World Wide Web: “Connecticut Colony” Americana.web. 27 March 2013 <www. Land of the Brave.info>

New York The Rosen’s Publishing

Colonial Connecticut: government and politics By Andrew Connecticut had a powerful government because the king did not control it. Connecticut was a charter colony: a charter colony is a colony that has a free government because it has a charter. A charter is a document that explains the rights of the people. John Winthrop was the colonist that started the charter for the colony. The first governor was John Haynes. He was seen at the meeting house. He made the laws. People were allowed to vote. Only men could vote. They could vote if the owned land and went to church, but if they broke the laws they would get punished. For example, they would get hung whipped and put to death. Sometimes Connecticut is cruel but it had a powerful government. Bibliography “Colonial America.” World book Encyclopedia. 2008. Print. “Colonial America.” Web. 27march 2013 <www.Land of the brave.info> Lauren, Emily. Connecticut. Canada: Children’s press, 2004. Print. Tyler, Mark. “The Thirteen colonies.” US: Deborah Canarella, 1600. Print. Whitehurst, Susan. “Colony of Connecticut.” Washington: Rosen publishing group,2003 . Print.

Colonial Connecticut: Education By Eva The children in Connecticut learned many different things depending on their gender and wealth. First, girl’s education was practically non- existing. They were taught how to run the house and raise the other children. Second, wealthy boys were taught at home while others went to Dame school until the age of five. Next, came elementary or grammar school, which ended at the age of 14. Only the wealthy boys got to go to college or universities. As you can see, wealth and gender really effected the education of the children in Connecticut.

Bibliography “Connecticut Colony “Colonial America.web.27 march 2013www.landofthebrave.info. Samuel, Charlie. “Entertainment “New York: The Rosen publishing group Inc. 2003.print. Whitehurst, Susan. The Colony of Connecticut. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group Inc. 2000. Print. “Colonial Life in America.” World Book Encyclopedia. 2006. Print.

Colonial Connecticut Interesting Facts By Nate In 1614 an explorer from the Netherlands found Connecticut. The Algonquian Indians had settled there before the new people arrived. They helped the settlers by trading with them for furs. The Indians gave them food and made dugouts. Then the colonists bought the land from the Indians for 24 coats, 12 spoons, 12 hatchets, 12 hoes, 24 knives, 12 bowls, and some scissors. They had to move. As you can see the Indians got an unfair deal.

Bibliography Whitehurst, Susan The Colony of Connecticut

Delaware’s Daily Life In this paragraph I will be talking about daily life in the colony of Delaware. First, men and boys held foot races and shooting contests. In addition, women and girls had corn husking and quilting bees. Next, in school kids used hornbooks to learn their ABC’s. Next, the most work job was farming. Finally all the religions were equal. In conclusion, Delaware’s daily life was amazing because it had religion, education, games and many more things. By Aaron

Bibliography Whitehurst, Susan, The Colony of Delaware, New York, NY, The Rosen Publishing Group, 2000

Delaware’s Politics By Bear Delaware’s politics were mostly ruled by King James, but they wanted to change that. Only men who owned acres of land could vote. Delaware also had to obey English laws. Companies of investors would give money to create new colonies. Most of the years Delaware had to obey English laws until they signed the Declaration of Independence.

Interesting facts of Delaware Delaware has multiple interesting facts. Samuel Argall was a sailor that found a bay that no one had sailed to before. He decided to name it himself. He named it De la Warr. This is how Delaware got its name. Delaware was also one of the original thirteen colonies to sign the Declaration of Independence. Delaware has had fourth state constitutions adopted in 1776, 1792, 1831, and 1897. Delaware has many cool facts that have changed it to what it is today.

The Colony of Georgia By Emma Industry and agriculture in Georgia back in colonial times was very different from life now. Very huge plantations grew cotton, tobacco, rice, sugar, indigo [a purple dye], also some other crops. Sometimes some colonists wanted to have big plantations to grow food and also some things that they could use. Inclusion plantations replaced much space in little farms. Slaves were sometimes brought from Africa to work in big plantations, sometimes for their whole lives. Also slaves were working with huge plantations too. Farming back in Georgia was very different from life now. Georgia’s land was very perfect for growing rice. It would be so easy it will last the whole year! As you can see, industry and agriculture in Georgia was very different from life now.

Doak, Robin S. Life in the Thirteen Colonies Georgia. Canada: Children’s Press Scholastic, 2004.Print.

Coleman, Brooke. The Colony of Georgia. 29 East 21st East Street, New York: The Rosen Publishing, 2000. Print.

‘’Georgia colony’’.Colonial America. Web.3/27/13. www.landofthe brave.info/georgia-colony.htm.

Colony of Georgia Politics By Jacob Georgia’s politics and government were very complicated and crazy. It all started when Georgia made self-government in 1751. That means that Georgia can control itself and King George of England can‘t control it. Georgia also had debtors; they are people who can’t pay back the money that they borrowed. In the next paragraph you’ll learn about trustees and what they do for Georgia. Georgia needed trustees when it was a colony. The trustees were like presidents back then. Georgia was put under the 21 trustees. They ran the government in Georgia, which helped a ton! As you can see, Georgia had a complex way of running its government.

Doak, Robin. Georgia. USA: Children’s Press, 2004. Print. Also: “The Colony of Georgia.” Avoca School District 37. Web. 27 March 2013. < Avoca 37.org /12 jonahaw/2011 December 15/ the-georgia-colonybrochure/>

Interesting Facts About Georgia By Michael Life in Georgia back then was more tough than today. Before Georgia became a colony, pirates hid on islands in the rivers and swamps along Georgia’s coast. Blackbeard the pirate was killed by Lieutenant Robert Maynard in a sword fight. In Georgia, many important battles were fought during the Revolutionary War. The Battle of Lexington in 1775 touched off the Revolutionary War. Georgia had four capitals and was the last colony to be founded. As you can see, Georgia had some tough times but was a great colony.

Bibliography Doak, Robin.The Colony of Georgia: NewYork, NY: Children`s Press, 2004.

“Georgia Colony.” Colonial America. Web. 4/10/13. <http://www.landofthebrave.info/georgia-colony.htm>

Georgia Daily Life By Jaxon Life in Georgia is very different than now. Deer skins and slaves were traded by early explorers. The girls wore a petty coat, mob cap and an apron. Clothing was different than now. They also had cloth, weapons and rum. They ate rice and indigo. They had coffee, sugar and flour. There also were houses, taverns, coffee shops and a variety of stores. As you can see, daily life was different than now.

Colonial Society. landofthebrave.info. Web. 3/27/13. Doak, Robbin. 1963. Georgia: Children’s Press, 2004. Print.

Maryland’s Daily Life By Bridget Maryland’s main daily life, schooling, and religion were very different then it is today. It was very hard for Catholics because they could be jailed or even killed for their religion. Mrs. Beech was the only girl teacher and she worked in one part of her home. It was called a dame school because it was in the teacher’s house. They didn’t have much time for school. They mostly did one subject, which was reading. The children went to dame school for two years, but never went to school again. These are some of the interesting things about Colonial Maryland’s daily life.

Bibliography Wilymore, Kathy, A Day in the Life of a Colonial School Teacher, New York N.Y., The Rosan Publishing Group Power Kids Press New York, 2000 Print. McGovern, Ann, …if you lived in colonial times, New York N.Y., Ann Mcgovern, 1992 print. Coleman, Brooke, the colony of Maryland,New York N.Y., The Rosan Publishing Group Power Kids Press, 2002 print.

Interesting Facts Lillie Colonial Maryland had interesting facts that are different than they are today. Over 200 colonists sailed over the ocean and landed in Maryland on March 25, 1634. When they first arrived they lived in the Native American old homes until they built their own. School started at 7:00 am and only happened on days their parents weren’t working. They had “ordinaries�, which were a combination of a hotel, restaurant, and bar. They were used a lot for social gatherings. As you can see Maryland had many interesting facts and was very different than it was today.

Industry and Agriculture of Maryland By Mary Maryland’s main industry and agriculture was farming, and ironworks. One of Maryland’s crops was tobacco price rose skilled workers became planters, but some continued their crafts while they farmed. Besides farming they used ironworks. The first ironwork opened in 1715. Also, mining was a big help in Maryland because they helped in building ironworks. In conclusion, farming, ironworks, and mining, were a big help in Maryland.

Bibliography Burgan, Michael, Life in the 13 colonies Maryland, Canada, Children’s Press, 2004

Maryland Politics In September 1786 representatives from five states met in Annapolis. They discussed the need for a new, stronger, government. They called on the states to meet at a convention the next May in Philadelphia. Today this meeting is called the Constitutional convention. Every state except Rhode Island sent delegates to the convention.

Burgan, Michael Maryland Canada children’s press 2004

Colonial Massachusetts: Government and Politics By: Anya

Colonial Massachusetts had a unique government. For example, Massachusetts was established in 1686 by King James II. Furthermore, King James said that the colonists of Massachusetts could not have their own government. Therefore, they joined with other colonies to form the Dominion of New England. As you can see, colonial Massachusetts had a unique government. Bibliography “Massachusetts Colony.� Colonial America. Web. 27 March 2013 <www.landofthebrave.info/massachusetts.colony.htm > Whitehurst, Susan. The Colony of Massachusetts. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, 2000. Print.

Colonial Massachusetts: Economy and industry By Austin The colony of Massachusetts had many ways of supporting their economy. For example farmers in Massachusetts would sell many of their crops to the city to make a profit. In addition if the colonists won a battle against an Indian tribe they would sell the land to farmers for developing. Furthermore a big part Massachusetts industry was shipbuilding. People could make a ship for many things such as trading, slave trading, and cargo. In conclusion Massachusetts had many different ways of supporting there economy.

Bibliography

Deford, Deborah. Massachusetts. New York City: Scholastic, 2004. Print. “Virginia Colony.’’ Colonial America. Web. 3-24-13.<www.landofthebrave.info.> Wightherst, Susen. The Colony of Massachusetts New York: Rosen Publishing Group, 2000. Print.

The Colony of Massachusetts by Rayna

The colony of Massachusetts was a very interesting place. In 1620 70 adults 37 children sailed the may flower and landed in Massachusetts. In Massachusetts children learned to read using a hornbook. Children were punished if they were fooling around and not paying attention. As more Englishmen came to Massachusetts they claimed more and more of the native. The natives became angry about this and this resulted in conflict. In Massachusetts wattle and daub was used for walls of the homes of the colonists, it was great for keeping the cold out. In conclusion children and adults enjoyed living in the colony of Massachusetts. Bibliography “Massachusetts Colony�

www.Land of the Brave.info. Wightherst,Susan. The Colony of Massachusetts New York: Rosen Publishing group, 2000

Colonial New Hampshire: Daily Life By: Ava The daily life of the colony of New Hampshire was busy with all the people working. In fact the men and boys would prepare the soil for the crops they also did all the hunting, fishing and wood chopping. And while the men did that the women cooked, clean and made wool and did everything else. For shelter they lived in long houses with large fire places so big that could keep everyone warm. And that’s the daily life of New Hampshire. Bibliography “Colonial New Hampshire.” Colonial America. Web. 29 March 2013. <www.Landof the brave-info> Teitebaum ,Michael. Life in the Thirteen Colonies of New Hampshire. NYC: Children Press 2004. Print.

Colonial New Hampshire: Interesting Facts By: Elijah Did you know that New Hampshire was settled by the English in 1619. New Hampshire was a great place to grow corn, pumpkins, rye, squash and beans so it was a great colony for growing and trading. This colony became a state on June 21 1788. In conclusion it was hard to work but a good place to grow. Bibliography New Hampshire colony colonial America, 27 March 2013 www.landofthebrave.info

Colonial New Hampshire: Government and Politics By: Kayleigh The colony of New Hampshire had a very powerful government. For example, the king made people pay their taxes so he could build more boats. The governor was in charge of the taxes but was not in charge of his own salary. The king made John Wentworth governor of New Hampshire in 1717. When John died in 1730 his son Benning Wentworth took over as governor until 1775. Furthermore, the government was very important and was a big part in New Hampshire politics. By the spring of 1776 all the governors of the 13 colonies had either fled or been put in prison because of all the taxes people were being asked to pay. In conclusion the government was very important and had lots of power. With talk of war things were going to change. Bibliography “Royal Colonies.” Colonial America. Web. 27 March 2013. <http://www.landofthebrave.info> Teitelbawm, Michel. “New Hampshire.” New York: Children’s Press, 2004. Print. Whitehurst, Susan. “The Colony of New Hampshire.” New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, 2000. Print.

Colonial New Hampshire: industry By: Liam There are many ways industry provided money for colonial New Hampshire. New Hampshire cut down trees to make boats to sell or use. There were also new taxes on newspapers and tea. Therefore some colonists did not pay taxes so England sent soldiers called redcoats to make the colonists pay the taxes. Once again there were many ways industry provided money for colonial New Hampshire. Whitehurst Susan Colonial New Hampshire colonial America 27 of March 2013

New Jersey Industry and Economy New Jersey’s main industry is farming. One crop that New Jersey grew was corn. Besides corn, the next crop New Jersey grew was oats. Not only did they grow food, they also raised crow, horse, chickens, pigs, and sheep. In conclusion, animal and food were New Jersey’s main and industry and farming.

Bibliography New Jersey Colony. n.d. 17 4 2012 <http://www.landofthebrave.info/new-jerseycolony.htm>.

New Jersey - Colonial Government

In 1664, James, the Duke of York,

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from England, owned New Netherland, which was what New Jersey was once called.

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was the governor. The colony in New Jersey in 1665 was named Elizabethtown. He put in place a constitution which gave the people the right to free assembly, consisting of a governor, council, and representatives; the latter to be chosen by each town. The legislative power resided in the assembly, the executive, in the governor and council. In 1676, New Jersey was divided into East and West Jersey. The people became upset with the arrangement and the government of East and West Jersey was given back to England in 1702. The colony of New Jersey was then united into one, and annexed to New York, under the government of Lord Cornbury. The people were allowed a House of Representatives, consisting of twenty-four members; but the governor and council, consisting of twelve members, were appointed by the Crown of England.

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NEW JERSEY: DAILY LIFE By Layla I think daily life was kind of hard for children. They were treated poorly by adults. They were rapped on the knuckles or spanked if they did something wrong. They didn’t have paper or pencils at all. They had to do all their chores before they were allowed to go to school. The boys got to study more subjects and the girls didn’t have as many choices. I feel it was kind of hard to be a kid in colonial New Jersey.

BIBLIOGRAPHY Sterngass, Jon. Life in thirteen colonies New Jersey.

Canada :Childrens press, 2004.print.

New Jersey Interesting Facts By: lindsay

Colonial New Jersey had lots of interesting facts of all sorts. In this paragraph you’re going to hear some. First, some plants like mint were rubbed on teeth to freshen breath. Also, sage would help dye hair. Next, they would get an excellent amount of natural clay to make things and sell them. Finally, New Jersey was such a peaceful place that divorce was very rare. New Jersey was very unique. I think that New Jersey today is much different than it was colonial.

Bibliography "ColonialAmerica." Colonial America for Kids ***. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2013.

Colonial New York: Interesting Facts By: Akasha There are many interesting facts about New York. First, the Europeans weren’t the first people who found New York it was actually the natives. Second, the New York region was shared by Mowkawa, Onodaga, Oneida, Cayuga, and Sencea. Third, the Europeans found New York in 1626. Fourth, Hudson ( the captain of the Europeans) found New York harbor and saw the Indians and made trading. Fifth, why Hudson and the Indians made trading was because Hudson wanted the furs to ship to Europe and the Indians wanted their weapons. And those are the facts of New York.

Colonial New York Government/Politics By: Christina The Colony of New York was controlled by the England. That means New York was considered a Royal Colony ruled by the English King. The King appointed his brother, Charles II as the proprietor. New York power also was controlled by the governor the governor had the only key to a box where the seal of New York was locked up. For a law to be official it had to be stamped with that seal. In con conclusion New York was a good place to live but as the English kept adding taxes some colonists started talking about separating from England. Bibliography “Colonial New York. �Colonial America. 27 March 2013. <www.Land of the Braveinfo> New York Colony. Colonial America. 27 March 2013 www.Landforthinfo/royal/colonies.htm. Charlie Samuel Government and Politics in Colonial America New York By Rosen Publishing Group 2003.

New York Industry & Economy There was a lot happing in the young Industry & Economy of New York. First, it was very expensive to live there. Next, a lot of things where being traded; iron ore, lumber, textiles, furs and shipbuilding materials. A typical farm was 50 – 150 acres made up of a house, barn, yard and fields. They grew corn and wheat and kept cattle and pigs. They also had flax and hemp farms in the colony. They were able manufacture several items such as iron ore products like plows, tools, kettles, locks, nails and large blocks of iron witch they exported to make money. As you can see, New York showed the beginnings of a large trade and profit empire.

Bibliography “Colonial New York.” Colonial America. Web. 27 march 2013. <www.land of the brave.info>

Colonial New York: Daily Life By Marin In the colony of New York they ate a variety of foods. For instance the main food the colonist ate was corn. In addition, food wasn’t all they had because they had to drink something. The colonist only drank water, wine and grape juice. In fact they found wine from making grape juice. The colony of New York had many different foods that they ate. Bibliography “Colonial New York.” Colonial America. Web. 27 March 2013. <www.land of the brave.info> Samuel, Charlie. Homelife. New York. The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 2003. Whiteburst, Susan. The Colony New York. New York. Rosen Publishing Group Inc. 2000.

Political North Carolina Brandon The political side of North Carolina now is very different than colonial times. In the 1760s Edmund Fanning was considered to be one of the most powerful politicians. In 1774, colonial leaders held a meeting to decide what should be done. They asked the king to stop taxing them but he said, “No”. The women’s rebellion in Edenton, North Carolina was the first political act by colonial woman against the British government. Lord proprietors were people who stayed in England and sent governors to rule the colonies. Loyalists were people who were loyal to England and did not want independence from it. As you can see, the political side of North Carolina was very different from the way it is now.

Worth, Richard. North Carolina. Canada: Children’s Press, 2004. Print. Whitehurst, Susan. The colony of North Carolina New York, New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 2000

Daily Life on North Carolina By: Emma Life in North Carolina was much different than life now. People lived in log cabins. Their furniture was all made out of wood. Lots of their games are like what we have now, but they did not have Monopoly, Life, Uno, Jenga, electronics, such as iPod, iPad, iPhone, T.V, D.S., computer, Wii, Xbox, Playstation, radio, or alarm clocks. Their games included bowling, dice, dolls, spinning tops, boggle (like checkers). Religions were mostly Christian. As you can see, the daily life in North Carolina is much different than daily life now.

Bibliography: White hurst, Susan. The Colony of North Carolina New York: the Rosen Publishing Group Inc. 2004. Print. Worth, Richard. North Carolina. Canda: Children’s Press, 2004. Print. Wood, Limarern. “Families in North carolina” LEARN NC. Web. 3/27/13 <httwww.learnnc.org/lpleditions/ncist-coloninial/4107>

North Carolina Industry and Agriculture By Ethan Industry and agriculture were not like they are now in North Carolina. Colonists grew tobacco and made money for England. They farmed wheat and peas. Corn was made into bread from scratch. Tobacco was very important to businesses. In the 18th and 19th centuries, farmers grew rice, squash, oats, and pumpkins. As you can see, life was not like today. Witehuf , Susan, The Colony of North Carolina, New York, The Rosen Publishing Group, 2000. <“North Carolina Colony,� Colonial America. 4/10/13, http://www.landofthebrave.info/north-carolina-colony.htm.>

Interesting Facts About North Carolina By: Madison Life was very different in colonial North Carolina. By 1690, 8,000 people lived in Albermarle County. In 1712, North Carolina was split into the north and the south. In North Carolina they had a battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge, only one patriot was killed. Fifty loyalists were killed in this war, 850 people were captured, and 2,000 weapons were taken. That was a very tragic time for the colony of North Carolina. There are many interesting facts about North Carolina. Its name means “Land of Charles” in Latin. Also a pirate named Blackbeard sailed up and down the coast of North Carolina robbing ships. When he was killed in 1718, there weren’t as many problems with pirates in North Carolina. In conclusion, the governor of North Carolina, Governor Miller, escaped from jail in 1678 and then went back to England. So as you can see, in colonial North Carolina a lot of tragic, happy and interesting things have happened.

Whitehurst, Susan. The Colony of North Carolina. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, 2000. Print. “North Carolina Colony.’’ Colonial America. Web. 27 March 2013. <http://www.landofthebrave.info/north-carolina-colony.htm>

Pennsylvania politics By: Emma

Colonial Pennsylvania’s politics was very important to their government. They had similarities and differences to the US. Here are some examples. First, they had a number of laws called the frame of government. Next, there was a 2nd Continental Congress in the Revolutionary War. That Congress asked Thomas Jefferson to write the Deceleration of Independence to get the colonies to separate from England. Last, William Penn founder of Pennsylvania published the Frame of Government. These are three examples of Colonial Pennsylvania Politics.

Bibliography Whitehurst susan colony of Pennsylvania New York NY Rosen publishing group Š2000

Daily Life In Colonial Pennsylvania for food they ate fruit, cheese, milk, and butter. They planted corn, and with the corn they could make cornmeal. The cornmeal could be made into cornbread. The cornmeal might also be boiled to make mush that could be served with milk. These are some of the things they ate. In Colonial Pennsylvania, these are some of the clothes they wore. Men dressed in drab coats. Women dressed in gowns, silk shawls, and bonnets. Children dressed as their parents did. Those are some examples of the clothes they wore. These are some of the things that children in Colonial Pennsylvania learned. Only rich kids went to school. The poor kids became apprentices. The boys’ school day started around 7:00 am and ended around 5:00 pm. The boys studied math, Greek and science. The girls studied art music French and cooking. Those are the things they learned. Here are some of the things boys and girls learned to do around the house for work. The girls learned to sew, garden, weave, and prepare food. Most boys did the same work as their fathers did, such as building or milling. Others became apprentices, learning from a metal smith, carpenter, brick layer, and other skilled local craftsmen. That’s the work boys and girls did. Biography Whitechurst Susan The Colony of Pennsylvania New York NY the Rosen publishing group ©2000. Print. Deford Deborah H The Colony of Pennsylvania U.S.A. Schoolastic ©2004.print.

Pennsylvania Industry & Agriculture By: Vanessa The following are some facts of Colonial Pennsylvania industry & agriculture. They had cellars where they stored fruit, cheese, milk and butter. The farmers would exchange their livestock and produce for the tradesmen’s goods. One of the most important crops settlers planted was corn. Also, if the family had no milk they ate their mush with sweetened water, molasses or gravy made from fried meat. Next, the Pennsylvania iron business was very successful. Even more important to Pennsylvania’s commerce were its rich deposits of iron ore. I feel that the industry and agriculture of colonial Pennsylvania was very different than it is now.

Bibliography Deford, Deborah.H, The Colony of PennsylvaniaI, U.S.A Scholastic, 2004

Colonial Rhode Island: Industry and Economy By: Michael The colony of Rhode Island’s economy and industry was extremely diverse and prosperous. For example, one of colonial Rhode Island’s major industries was fishing. In addition, colonial Rhode Island had as many as 22 rum distilleries and 3 sugar refineries. Furthermore, many Rhode Island colonists were excellent sailors and ship builders. By in large, the diversity of colonial Rhode Island’s industries helped their economy prosper. Bibliography "Rhode Island Colony." Colonial America. N.p.. Web. 27 Mar 2013. <http://www.landofthebrave.info/rhode-island- colony.htm>.

South Carolina Daily Life By Ally Charleston, South Carolina, was one of the richest towns in all of South Carolina. Furthermore, South Carolina was one of the richest colonies in all of North America. Charleston had a newspaper, theater, book store, horse races and a musical center. South Carolina was divided into two parts. The low country and the up country. The wealthiest citizens lived in the low country and most of the farmers lived in the up country. Therefore, some of the wealthiest individuals in North America lived in South Carolina. The children of colonial South Carolina were very different from the children of today. They dressed like miniature adults in long, stiff, laced clothes of many colors. Furthermore, except for rich children, kids were expected to start working around the age of 11 or 12. In fact, most children didn’t get hardly any education at all. Some rich families sent their sons off to private schools in England, but that’s about it. In conclusion, the children of colonial South Carolina were very different from the children of today. Bibliography: Worth, Richard. Life in the Thirteen Colonies: South Carolina. Canada: Scholastic Library, 2004. Print. Whitehurst, Susan. The Colony of South Carolina. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, 2000. Print. “Everyday Life In Colonial South Carolina.” ETV South Carolina. Web. March 27, 2013 <http://www.itv.scetv.org/schistory/chapter9.pdf>

Industry and Agriculture of South Carolina By Holly Rice and indigo were the main products of South Carolina. Farming was not successful because of the swampy land and many trees. The colonists discovered rice and indigo in the 1700s. Pretty soon, huge rice and indigo plantations began popping up all over the colony. Farmers who grew rice and indigo became rich. Part of this was because indigo was highly wanted in Europe for dying clothing. All the other industries, cabinetmaking, jewelers, goldsmiths and silversmiths, upholsters, etc. were supported by the wealth of the rice and indigo plantations. As you can see, rice and indigo were very successful products for South Carolina. They were a big part of the colony.

Whitehurst, Susan. The Colony of South Carolina. New York: Rose Publishing Group, 2000. Print Worth, Richard. Life in the 13 Colonies South Carolina. Canada: Childrens Press, 2004. Print “History of South Carolina�. Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 27, March, 2013. <http://en.w.kipedia.org/wiki/History-of-South-Carolina.

Government and Governors South Carolina by Jordan Have you ever wondered what the government was like during colonial days? Well, here’s a small peak at South Carolina’s government. The first governor of South Carolina was William Sayle. Governors were sent from England by South Carolina’s Lord Proprietors. At first this system worked smoothly but then the governors started raising the colonist’s rents. They also didn’t go into wars with the Yamasee and Tuscarora Indians or Pirates.

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rebelled against the lords and threw the governor out. They then sent a message to England that asked King George to make South Carolina a royal colony. King George agreed. The Sugar Act was in 1764. It began on April 5, 1764. It put a tax on sugar and molasses imported to the colonies. It impacted the making and selling of rum in New England. Although it reduced the tax on molasses from six pence to three pence per gallon, the tax was now collected by the British military. British courts then judged tax violator’s instead of colonial court. It also taxed things like wine, coffee, cambric, and printed calico. Timber and iron were only traded to England. Another tax was The Stamp Act. It was in 1765. It taxed newspapers and all legal papers. The colonists refused to pay the taxes which caused many skirmishes between colonists and British tax collectors. As you can see, there were many bumps in the road as far as government in South Carolina, but the colonists eventually fought for freedom and became The United States of America. Whitehurst, Susan. The Colony of South Carolina. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, 2000 Print. “Sugar Act.” Colonial America. Web. 24 March 2013 <http://www.landofthebrave.info/sugar-act.htm

Facts About South Carolina By Riley In colonial times, life in So. Carolina was very different than life now. Charlestown, along with Georgetown and Beaufort, were the most important towns of South Carolina. Colonists built a fort around Charlestown made of palmetto trees to protect the town. In 1752 a major hurricane struck South Carolina. It started September 15. South Carolina was settled in 1669. South Carolina was established in 1663. Slaves were extremely popular in So. Carolina, so popular in fact that by the early 1700s there were 60,000 slaves! Colonists used African slaves because they had nowhere to go. Slaves who worked in people’s homes had better lives than slaves who worked out in the fields tending the crops, but neither of them had legal rights. The use of slaves allowed colonists to get rich. Around 15% of South Carolina population was African slaves. When South Carolina went to war with the Native Americans, their English governor didn’t help them. The women of an up country frontier community cooked while the men helped a new neighbor build a cabin. Velasquez, Brynne. South Carolina Colony. Balboa Magnets School. Web. 27/3/13. <balboamagnet.com/southcarolina/Just-the-facts. Whitehurst, Susan. The Colony of South Carolina. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group. 2000. Print. Worth, Richard. Life in the Thirteen Colonies. Canada: Scholastic, 2004. Print.

Colony of Virginia Industry and Agriculture By Dazzling In Virginia, it was very different during colonial times. Farmers grew crops using fish as fertilizer and they did everything by hand or with farm animals. The colony grew corn and wheat for use by the families who lived there. In 1612, John Rolfe started to grow tobacco to sell to England to make money. The main source of income for the colony was tobacco. The colony was located near the water and colonists fished for food. As you can see, it was very hard to live at that time because they did not have a lot of food for their families.

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By Matthew

Politics in Virginia were very intense in colonial times. Virginia was a leader in the fight for freedom from England. Many future U.S. presidents were from Virginia. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were among the most important people in colonial America. The Virginia Company decided who was in charge. One of the men in charge was Captain John Smith. The Virginia Company was interested in gold and other treasures. They wanted to have control over local issues instead of the King telling them what to do.

Whitehurst, Susan. The Colony of Rhode Island. New York: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc, 2000. Print.

Colony of Virginia Daily Life By Samantha Daily life was very different from now for the very first settlers in the Colony of Virginia. John Smith built houses and began to trade with the Indians for food. The times were tough for the colonists. The gentleman who came there knew nothing about growing crops. The colonists planted wheat but it did not grow in the harsh soil. They were not prepared for the climate in Virginia and the crops died in the summer. There were many hardships in this time in Virginia. Many mosquitoes came to the settlement. Half of the men died from starvation, Indian attacks, or illness. One hundred and twenty more colonists arrived with food and supplies. Ninety women came over on the bride ship to get married, as well as blacksmiths, brick layers, and carpenters. There were very few doctors. Woman died giving birth because they didn’t have the right medicine. Doctors decided to use herbs like snakeroot, and calomel, a drug based on mercury, which was very popular although it caused lots of poisoning and killed more patients than it helped. When the colonists arrived at Chesapeake Bay they got attacked by Indians. The colonists found flat land and decided to build a fort, and there was a river next to the fort. The colonists named the river after the English King James I. I hoped you enjoyed the daily life of the colony of Virginia.

Poest, Sandra. Life in the Thirteen Colonies Virginia. United States: Children’s Press, 2004. Print. Dray, Sarah. “What was life like in the Virginia Colony?” eHow Web. 20 March 2013

Virginia Interesting Facts By Will The Virginia colony was founded in 1607 by John Smith. John Smith founded Jamestown on May 14, 1607. He was the captain of the ship going to the colony. Virginia’s first name was Jamestown Colony- named for King James of England. The state of Virginia was named by Elizabeth I, the “Virgin Queen of England”. It was the first English settlement. Jamestown was settled to earn money, seek gold and find a water route to the Orient. In conclusion, Virginia has a very interesting history.

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