Bell work – write the entire sentence and underline the answers turn in to the bucket for a grade Then, label the 13 colonies map 1.The first English colony in America was in _________, _________. 2.As well as sporadic fighting with the ___________ Indians, the colonists faced many other hardships. 3.The _________ ____________ was introduced to lure Englishmen to the colonies with the promise of 50 acres of land for free.

Composition book set up…. The English Colonies (Table of Contents) Activity Extra Credit Ch. 2 Vocabulary Writing Prompt 2.1 notes 13 Colonies map – colored 2.2 notes

Writing Prompt 8/17 Evaluate: What do you think was the most serious problem faced by settlers in Virginia and why? Provide a specific example and explain how it negatively affected the settlers. Provide textual evidence.

Notes 2.2 – The New England Colonies Pilgrims/Puritans Moved to America for religious reasons Came on the Mayflower Wrote Mayflower Compact aboard the ship ½ died during 1 st winter Not much religious tolerance which led to new colonies to be formed

EconomySmall farms for personal use Rich merchants Fishing & shipbuilding Craftspeople/apprentices –Blacksmiths –Weavers –Shipbuilders –printers

Education Highly valued Harvard University – 1 st in America Public schools for all boys and girls

Classwork – finish for h.w. Finish reading 2.2 Vocabulary 2.2 Study US map Color/label 13 colonies Finish Writing prompt