Colonial America Crossword

A crossword covering life in the thirteen colonies, the relationship with Britain, and the seeds of revolution.

Across

Religious group that settled New England
Economic policy that benefited Britain at the colonies' expense
Elected colonial legislature that passed local laws
Colonist who remained loyal to the British Crown
What colonists protested with 'no representation'

Down

Large farm worked by enslaved people, common in the South
Type of servant who worked to pay off a debt for passage
Official document granting rights to establish a colony
Crown-appointed leader of a colonial territory
Trade and business that drove the colonial economy

About Colonial America

Colonial America stretched from the early 1600s to 1776, encompassing thirteen British colonies along the eastern seaboard. Settlers established distinct regional economies and cultures, but shared growing frustrations with British taxation and governance that ultimately led to revolution.

Colonial America Vocabulary

This crossword covers the political and economic vocabulary of colonial life, including terms like MERCANTILISM, CHARTER, and LOYALIST. Students must understand not just definitions but the relationships between concepts to solve the clues successfully.

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Assign this crossword near the start of an American Revolution unit to establish colonial vocabulary. It works well as a homework activity before class discussion, ensuring students arrive familiar with the key terms and tensions of the period.

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