Introduction
Today we will be exploring the colonial economy. We will be learning about different resources, both human and natural, occupations, and trade laws.
Task
Follow along with the webquest to learn more about life in colonial America. Stay focused on the webquest, and remember I can see what you do on your computer!
Process
1. Find the definition of "economics." https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/
2. Using the same website, find the definition of "natural resources."
3. Read through the article "Trade in the Colonies." What are some of the natural resources colonists used? https://www.landofthebrave.info/trade-in-the-colonies.htm
New England Colonies:
Middle Colonies:
Southern Colonies:
4. Find the definition of "specialization," using the website from question one.
5. What did the three regions of colonies specialize in trading?
New England Colonies:
Middle Colonies:
Southern Colonies:
6. Find the definition of "human resources," using the website from question one.
7. Who did the work in the colonies? Find the definition for each of the following using the website from question one.
Slave:
Indentured Servant:
*Bonus* What do you think a wageworker is?
8. Find three colonial occupations and write a description of each below. https://www.history.org/Almanack/life/trades/tradehdr.cfm
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9. What is trade? (Use the website from question one).
*REVIEW: THE TRIANGULAR TRADE* http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g5s_u3/index.html
10. Import: a good that a country or region buys from another country or region
List five goods that were imported to the colonies from England:
11. Export: a good that a country or region sells to another country or region
List three exported goods from each regional group of colonies.
New England:
Middle:
Southern:
12. Take a look at this picture about England's laws created on colonial trade: https://image3.slideserve.com/6667141/navigation-acts-1651-n.jpg. What effects might these laws have had on the colonies?
