Caring for the Colonists

Lily Peters

10-31-14

Caring for Colonist 

Colonist had trouble realizing what caused sickness because they didn't have medicine. Most the the time they thought that sickness had been caused by spells. They made homemade remedies. Some of the remedies were made out of herbs. One of the remedies was so smelly that it was called the devil's dung. There were no hospitals and very few doctors. Mothers that had babies who were teething put a necklace of wolf teeth  around their necks. It helps with pain. When they had a fever they would do bloodletting. They would cut the veins and let blood flow out even if could be fatal. They believed in it so much that if a doctor couldn't show up they would do it themselves. Caring for colonists was very dangerous.      

       

Important Laws

Important Laws 

Law and order was important to the colonists. They had strict laws and harsh punishments if they broke one. People could be heavily fined for lying, calling names, or back talking. Once a man spoke badly of the governor. His tongue was punctured and he was banished from the community. Some people tried to be be placid.  Criminals were hanged and whipped because of their crimes. People who passed would throw mud and rotten food at them. A man who stole just a spoon could be hanged. Women, who talked back, would be dunked in a public tank. Children who whispered would have a stick shoved in their mouths. Law and order was important in the colonial times.  

Parakeets

Parakeets

Parakeet cages come in all shapes and sizes. Some look like furniture, some are simply practical. After deciding what important features you want included in your parakeet's new home you will want to shop for the type of cage that fits your preferences, decor and budget

.Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

In an effort to create a healthy diet for your budgie, it is recommended that you offer fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Spinach leaves, carrot, kale, broccoli, apple (no seeds!), and banana are examples of some of the foods parakeets often love to eat. All fruits and vegetables should be free of pesticides and thoroughly washed. Discard uneaten fresh food daily. Depending on your climate, some fresh foods should be removed within an hour or two to avoid harmful bacterial growth.

Now you can encourage your budgie to step up onto your finger. To do this, gently lift up on their lower chest near their feet. By reflex, they will step up onto your finger. Say "Up" or some other word that you will use whenever you want them to get onto your finger. Don't be discouraged if they immediately jump or fly off. Let your bird know how proud you are that they were so brave. Repeat again each day until they are comfortable resting on your finger to eat their treat.

Food and water bowls should be washed daily using mild dish soap. Rinse thoroughly and dry their food bowls before adding fresh food. Better yet, have an extra set of food bowls so you will have dry ones ready to use each day. Change the paper at the bottom of the cage and wipe off any perches and items in the cage that have droppings.

Oddly enough, parakeets are often more active than larger parrots. They like to romp and play, spread their wings and fly from perch to perch. You will want to purchase the largest cage possible, one that fits your budget as well as the space available in your home.
It is recommended that your bird's cage should be at least 18'W x 14"D x 22"H but preferably larger. If you do choose a large cage, make sure it is suitable for budgies.

 

Profound Beliefs

Profound Beliefs

   In the New England Colonies, life centered around the church because of their beliefs. The highly advanced Bible was their guide and they expected the children to read the Bible several times. On Sunday, everyone attended church, which was called the meetinghouse, to build their faith. However, families were not allowed to sit together. Husbands sat on one side while women and children sat on the other side. Serves was usually 2-5 hours long, in both the A.M. and P.M. They had a cunning watchman, who was called a tithing-man, discovered people who were misbehaving. Adults who fell asleep were tickled and kids who misbehaved  received a bop on the head. Anyone caught smiling or whispering would be reported and fined. No one was allowed to leave until the pastor and wife left. Sunday was a long day devoted to proudly worshiping our great and glorious God.  The beliefs of the colonists shaped their life in a profound way!    

     

The Unknown Shot

Lily Peters 

10-14-14

The Unknown Shot 

    In 1775, in Lexington, Massachusetts, there was a farmer named Eli and he had a wife Lily. His village had always been placid until King Jason and his soldiers arrived. One day, Eli came home from working in the fields saying, "Taxes,Taxes,Taxes on everything! What is King Jason ,who like taxes, thinking.?! Those Redcoats are everywhere because he wants money! We need to bravely store up our arms and prepare for war." 

         

   "Do you really think this will lead to war?", Lily who is calm said. "I hope there isn't war. The King is taking our rights. so war is imperative.

     They finally found out that the redcoats were trying to steal their arms. Eli was very furious about this. That night he saw Paul Revere because Paul was warning him of the eminent danger. 

     "Hurry Eli!" He said. "The redcoats are coming." Eli knew this this meant the redcoats were going to Concord. "We need to stop the redcoats from getting our arms because we can't fight without them.

     The other villagers, who were ready to fight,  had guns. They were ready to fight. "Do not fire unless they fire." Eli claimed, "but if they mean war let it begin. The gravity of the situation is more than I can imagine ."

        

      As he was talking, a shot rang out. Then more shots began to ring. So the war started with a bang. It violently began the revolutionary war. No one knew who fired the first shot, but that first shot was all it took! 

     

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver

  

George was born in 1864, in January. He was a slave and had two brothers and a sister. Him, his sister, and his mother were kidnapped. Only George was found and was rescued by an agent of his master, Moses Carver. Moses decided to keep George because his family was gone. George had to be home-schooled because black people were not able to go to school. He had left his home to go to a black school that was 10 miles away. He started experimenting when he was 21. He was experimenting on crops such as potatoes, peanuts,and pecans. He made over 300 things with peanuts. He made paints,dyes,and plastics. He was called the peanut man. He died January 5,1943 in Alabama at the age of 78.