SS Lesson 9 Colonial Williamsburg Review

The four main buildings in early Colonial Williamsburg were

• the grocery, the doctor's office, the elementary school, and the restaurant.

• The Governor's Palace, The College of William and Mary, The Bruton Parish Church, and the Magazine.

• The King's Castle, The Williamsburg High School, The Bruton Hospital, and the Cathedral.

• The County Tax Office, The Mayor's Estate, The Preacher's Mansion, and the Shoemaker's Shop.

List the three levels, from lowest to highest, of a tradesman's career. (On the test you will also need to describe each one.)

How many people lived in Williamsburg at the time we discussed in class?

• 2000

• 20000

• 200

• 200000

The population distribution of Colonial Williamsburg at the time of our lesson was...

• about 50% White colonists, about 50% enslaved Blacks, and a some Native Americans in the surrounding areas.

• about 40% White colonists, about 60% enslaved Blacks, and a some Native Americans in the surrounding areas.

• about 90% White colonists, about 10% enslaved Blacks, and a some Native Americans in the surrounding areas.

• about 30% White colonists, about 30% enslaved Blacks, and a some Native Americans in the surrounding areas.

What are reasons it would be beneficial for an enslaved person to learn a trade? Choose all that apply.

• They could be paid for skilled labor when they worked extra shifts.

• This could offer better living conditions than working on a plantation.

• An enslaved person could use that knowledge for their own benefit, too. (build things, make metal objects, etc. for themselves and their families.)

• The enslaved person could earn more respect in the community if they learned a specific skill.

What are important trades we discussed? (On the test, be prepared to explain why each is important.) Choose all that apply.

• candle making and shoemaking

• pizza making and dog training

• graphic design and typing

• blacksmith shop and tavern owner

Who appointed the Governor in Colonial Williamsburg? (On the test, be prepared to tell why this matters.)

• the King of England

• the people of the Colony

• the President of the United States

• the General of the Army

What major event in United States history is being foreshadowed at this time in Colonial Williamsburg? (On the test, be prepared to tell how you know your answer is correct.)

• World War I

• The first moon landing

• The American Revolution

• The September 11 terrorist attacks

People went to the Raleigh Tavern to discuss _____________, or government activities.

Lawmakers met in a building called the ________________.