Colonial Housing and Architecture
Explore the types of homes and buildings constructed during the colonial era. Learn about building materials and architectural styles used by colonists.
Questions
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What kind of homes did early settlers build first?
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What provided heat and light for a colonial home during cold winters?
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Colonial roofs were typically covered with:
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Before glass was affordable, what was used in windows to let light in?
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A famous style of New England house with a long sloped roof in the back was the:
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Wealthy southern plantation owners lived in homes built in which style?
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Where were toilet facilities located in colonial times?
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Where did children in small colonial houses usually sleep?
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What materials were most household furniture and dishes made from?
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How were rooms lit after sunset?
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A mixture of woven sticks and mud used for walls was called:
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What unique architectural feature was brought by settlers to New York?