Lesson 4 section 2: Life in cities 8th

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What was the ratio of colonists living in cities in 1750?

Back

1 out of every 20

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What was the heart of the colonial city?

Back

The waterfront

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What did colonists use for lighting in their homes?

Back

Torches and candles

Front

What was a common feature of city homes during the colonial period?

Back

Wooden structures with thatched roofs

Front

How did colonists respond to fires in their community?

Back

By forming a double line to pass buckets of water

Front

What were the streets of colonial cities like?

Back

Paved with round cobblestones