UNIT 3: THE ENGLISH COLONIES
Chapter 6: The Middle Atlantic Colonies
Chapter 6, Introduction
Introduction
"The fields, most beautiful, yield such crops of wheat, and other things most excellent to eat." -Richard Frame, A Short Description of Pennsylvania, 1692 Lesson Instructions: Click on the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Ted.ed video. |
Chapter 6, Lesson 1 : Breadbasket Colonies
Lesson 1 Summary This lesson describes the development of the Middle Atlantic Colonies. As in the Middle Atlantic Colonies, people from many different cultures and religions contribute to the United States today. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Ted.ed video. |
Chapter 6, Lesson 2 : Colonial Philadelphia
Lesson 2 Summary This lesson examines life in colonial Philadelphia, the contributions made by immigrants, and Benjamin Franklin's many innovations. Port Cities are important to the growth and prosperity of countries. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Ted.ed video. |
Chapter 6, Lesson 3: Moving West
Lesson 3 Summary This lesson describes the movement of colonists farther inland, away from established settlements and into an area called the backcountry. The colonist faced many challenges as they settled on lands further west. People today often meet challenges when they move to new places. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Ted.ed video. |