The American Vision

"Exploring Maryland’s Roots"

Introduction
In this chapter you learned about different groups that emerged in the Southern Colonies, including indentured servants, the planter elite, backcountry farmers, and enslaved people. The contributions of these different groups and the interactions among them were complex, and various aspects of their lifestyles contributed to what became known as Southern culture. Log on to this Web site to learn more about the conditions and the daily lives of colonists in Maryland.

Destination Title: Exploring Maryland’s Roots

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Directions
Start at the Exploring Maryland’s Roots Web site.

• Choose the version that will work best on your computer.
• Click on The Colony Begins and The Colony Grows.
• Browse through these interactive environments, taking notes as you go.

1			Describe Father Andrew White’s voyage to Maryland and what he found once he arrived.
2			Explain the tobacco growing season in St. Mary’s County.
3			What was the first Assembly of Maryland made up of and what was its function?
4			Why did the number of enslaved African Americans brought to Maryland increase rapidly at the end of the 17th century?
5			Much of the information on this web site centers on colonial life in Maryland during the 17th century. Search the site for as much information as you can to find about all aspects of a colonists’ life during this time period, and then write a report detailing the way of life.