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Exploring Life in the Thirteen Colonies: Founding Fathers, Regions, and Culture

Delve into the history of the 13 colonies, learn about the Founding Fathers' achievements, regional distinctions, and unique aspects of colonial life. From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, discover the socio-economic regions, tools, clothing, and more that shaped colonial America.

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Exploring Life in the Thirteen Colonies: Founding Fathers, Regions, and Culture

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  1. The 13 Colonies By Jenna G.

  2. FoundingFathersandTheir Achievements John Adams was the second president of the United States of America. Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence. James Madison was the forth president of the USA. George Washington was the first president of the USA.

  3. States That Were Part of Each Region New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island Middle Colonies: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Southern Colonies: Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia

  4. SocioeconomicRegionUnique New England: Fishing, Shipbuilding, and Whaling Middle Colonies: Logging, Paper making, and Shipbuilding Southern Colonies: Rice, Tobacco, and Sugarcane

  5. ToolsandJobs Tools: Augers, Gimlets, and Braces Jobs: Blacksmith-crafters of hardware for homes Jobs: Cooper-Creators of casks Jobs: Gunsmith-master of forge

  6. Music • Snare drums • Cylindrical • Base drum

  7. Crafts and Games • Walking on stilts • Cards • Rolling hoops

  8. Shelter and Houses The homes looked nice but kind of raggedy and dark.

  9. Furnishings The furniture looked dark, swirly, and old.

  10. Clothing Men: Breeches, stockings, and a shirt Women: Hooped petticoat, stomacher, and a gown

  11. Education They learned about their religion, if they could afford it. They would practice letters on slate boards, reading, and puzzles.

  12. Food They ate California Fish Muddle, peanut shop, and pumpkin gnocci.

  13. Why Did This Practice Come to America? They came because they were forced to get free labor.

  14. Which Region Became Most Dependent On Slavery? The southern region because of tobacco cultivating.

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