Colonial Williamsburg

Which of these best describes colonial Williamsburg?

• 1. closed to outside visitors

• 1. wealthy all-White community

• 1. center of education and culture

• 1. far from the capital of Virginia

What happened at the capitol building?

• 1. The king visited there.

• 1. Lawmakers met there.

• 1. The governor lived there.

• 1. Men and women voted there.

Where did some girls in Williamsburg learn to read?

• 1. dame schools

• classes run by a minister

• College of William and Mary

• 1. schools to train Anglican priests

In which of these buildings might a craftsman be most likely to teach apprentices a trade?

• 1. Governer's palace

• living quarters

• shoemaker's shop

• Bruton Parish Church

Why did colonial leaders go to the Raleigh Tavern?

• 1. to visit their families

• 1. to discuss business and politics

• 1. to hear inspiring sermons

• to make laws for the colony

When leaders of Virginia discussed politics, what were they talking about?

• agriculture

• government

• family

• travel

Who chose the governor of the royal colony of Virginia?

• the king

• the voters

• the lawmakers

• the church members

What was the official religion of Virginia?

• Anglican

• Baptist

• Catholic

• Puritan

Who was Williamsburg named after?

• William the Conqueror

• King William III of England

• Roger Williams of Rhode Island

• William Bradford of Plymouth

How was the education of enslaved African children and Native Americans different from White children?

• Many enslaved African children and Native American children attended school, while many White children were educated by their parents.

• Many enslaved African children and Native American children were privately tutored, while many White children studied with local ministers.

• Few enslaved African children and Native American children received an education, while many White children attended school.

• • Enslaved African children, Native American children, and White children attended the same school.