Lesson 2: Settlement: Everyday Life in Colonial America

Directions:

Complete the following outline as you research everyday life in the group of colonies you were assigned [New England Colonies] [Middle Colonies] [Southern Colonies].


I. SOCIAL LIFE IN THE COLONIES

shelter





food





clothing





beliefs





customs





education





social status (upper, middle, lower classes)





II. ECONOMIC LIFE IN THE COLONIES

land system





occupations





industry





currency





III. POLITICAL LIFE IN THE COLONIES

government





leaders