Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Calf”? Pronounced: {kaf} A young bovine animal, especially a domestic cow or bull in its first year. As a baby, it is called a calf. A calf will weigh approximately 60 to 100 pounds at birth. Within an hour of birth, […]
New Word of the Day – “Clouds”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Clouds”? Pronounced: {klawdz} Clouds are made up of a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground. Are you a sky watcher? Do you like to look at the clouds? The different weather patterns […]
New Word of the Day – Slave Codes
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Slave Codes?” Pronounced: [slāv] [kōds] A set of laws that regulated slavery and defined the relationship between slaves and free people. Slave Codes
New Word of the Day – Triangular Trade
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Triangular Trade?” Pronounced: [trīˈaNG ɡyə lər] [ treid] Exchanges of goods between Great Britain, Africa and British colonies in North America. This included slaves, cash crops, and manufactured goods Triangular Trade
New Word of the Day – Indentured Servant
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Indentured Servant?” Pronounced: [ inˈden(t)SHər ] [ sərvənt] Many poor Europeans bought passage to the American colonies by agreeing to work as a servant for four or more years. They also received free food, clothing, and shelter. Indentured Servant
New Word of the Day – Proprietary Colony
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Proprietary Colony?” Pronounced: [ pruh·prai·uh·teh·ree ] [ käl-ə-nē ] This usually referred to a colony in North America in the 1600’s owned by an individual. The individual could govern it any way he wanted in terms of appointing officials, coining money, […]
New Word of the Day – William Penn
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “William Penn?” Pronounced: [ wil-yuh m ] [ pen ] He was an English Quaker who established the colony of Pennsylvania. King Charles II gave him permission to create the colony south of New York. William Penn
New Word of the Day – “Subsistence Farming”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Subsistence Farming?” Pronounced: /səbˈsistəns/ /ˈfärmiNG/ This is when the colonists grew only enough food crops to feed themselves and their families. The main crop was wheat and they raised sheep and pigs. Subsistence Farming
New Word of the Day – “Pilgrims”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Pilgrims?” Pronounced: /ˈpilɡrəm/ These English separatists first came to America in 1620 to practice religious freedom. “Pilgrims” Praying
New Word of the Day – “Joint-Stock Company”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Joint-Stock Company?” Pronounced: /ˈjoint ˈˌstäk ˌkəmp(ə)nē/ In the early 1600’s, this was a group of private investors who pooled their money to support big projects. Joint-Stock Company – E.G. Mining Company
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