Chapter Three Pages 38-43

Slavery in the Southern Colonies Black Africans did not find freedom in America. Black Africans did not find freedom in America. The first Africans arrived as indentured servants. The first Africans arrived as indentured servants. These people came to America in exchange for a free trip and their freedom. These people came to America in exchange for a free trip and their freedom.

Slavery in the Southern Colonies Slaves had NO rights. Slaves had NO rights. They were property. They were property. They were bought and sold. They were bought and sold. They were worked like animals. They were worked like animals. South Carolina passed laws making Africans slaves. South Carolina passed laws making Africans slaves. Slaves made up 1/5 (.20) of the population of colonies. Slaves made up 1/5 (.20) of the population of colonies.

Discussion Time: Slavery was kept going because some people believed black people weren’t as good as white people. Slavery was kept going because some people believed black people weren’t as good as white people. Do some people still feel that one race is better than another? Do some people still feel that one race is better than another? Do you see racism throughout your day at school and work? Do you see racism throughout your day at school and work?

The Colonial Frontier Moves West Land that was not yet settled was called the wilderness or frontiers. Land that was not yet settled was called the wilderness or frontiers. People were now moving west through the use of rivers and through the Appalachian Mountains. People were now moving west through the use of rivers and through the Appalachian Mountains. Not only did they move west, but they moved north into colonies such as Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Not only did they move west, but they moved north into colonies such as Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

Life on the Frontier Life on the frontier was often difficult and dangerous. Life on the frontier was often difficult and dangerous. Why do you think it was this way? Why do you think it was this way?

Life on the Frontier They hunted deer, bear and other wild game. They hunted deer, bear and other wild game. They raised crops to for themselves. They raised crops to for themselves. They built their own homes. They built their own homes. They made and repaired their own tools, furniture, and household goods. They made and repaired their own tools, furniture, and household goods. The frontier farmers were independent. The frontier farmers were independent. They had to protect themselves from the wilderness. They had to protect themselves from the wilderness. Frontier men relied on their own skills, courage, and religious beliefs. Frontier men relied on their own skills, courage, and religious beliefs.

Native Americans Driven West Colonists treated Native Americans bad. Colonists treated Native Americans bad. They took over their hunting grounds. They took over their hunting grounds. Their land was just taken and some times they were paid very little for it. Their land was just taken and some times they were paid very little for it. Native Americans began to move west. Native Americans began to move west.

Native Americans Driven West The settlers brought disease such as smallpox. The settlers brought disease such as smallpox. These European diseases were all new to the Native Americans. These European diseases were all new to the Native Americans. There were times the that whole native villages died. There were times the that whole native villages died.

The New American From 1620 to 1760 the 13 colonies spread from New Hampshire in the North to Georgia in the South. From 1620 to 1760 the 13 colonies spread from New Hampshire in the North to Georgia in the South. By the late 1700’s there were many different types of Americans. By the late 1700’s there were many different types of Americans. These people worked all different types of trades: Fisherman, Hunters, Farmers, and trades people. These people worked all different types of trades: Fisherman, Hunters, Farmers, and trades people.

The New American In spite of the different work they did and trends, they were alike in several ways: In spite of the different work they did and trends, they were alike in several ways: 1 st :They did not see themselves as Germans or Englishmen, they saw themselves as Americans. 1 st :They did not see themselves as Germans or Englishmen, they saw themselves as Americans. 2 nd : They came to believe in certain rights. They insisted on the right to govern themselves and the right for a trial by jury. 2 nd : They came to believe in certain rights. They insisted on the right to govern themselves and the right for a trial by jury. 3 rd : They come to believe in freedom of religion. 3 rd : They come to believe in freedom of religion. These three believes made up the “NEW AMERICAN” spirit. These three believes made up the “NEW AMERICAN” spirit.

Group Activity Group 1: Group 1: Middle colonies Middle colonies Group 2: Group 2: New England New England Group 3: Group 3: Southern Southern Group 4: Group 4: Famous People Famous People Directions: Directions: Groups 1-3: Determine what colonies were found in each of the three sub groups of colonies. Then describe unique facts and characteristics of each. Groups 1-3: Determine what colonies were found in each of the three sub groups of colonies. Then describe unique facts and characteristics of each. Group 4: Find the famous people in chapter three. Describe what they did, what colony they represented, beliefs and/or unique characteristics. Group 4: Find the famous people in chapter three. Describe what they did, what colony they represented, beliefs and/or unique characteristics. You may use your text and notes. Be creative!! You may use your text and notes. Be creative!!