Forker Frizzel - Indentured Servant
Introduction:
These tasks are based on the life of an actual Maryland farmer named Forker
Frizzel. Mr. Frizzel left England and traveled to Maryland to work
as an indentured servant. After serving his indenture he acquired a plot
of farm land and grew tobacco, corn, and other crops. His farm was located
near Historic St. Mary's City in Southern Maryland. We know about Forker
Frizzel's life because when he died in 1662 there was a written record
of his will and inventory.
By completing the following tasks you will have an opportunity to view
and investigate the inventory of Forker Frizzel. These activities will
help you to achieve a better understanding of what life was like for a
17th Century Maryland tobacco farmer.
Activities:
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Transcript of Forker Frizzel's Inventory
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Journey to America
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Time Line
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His House
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Place Yourself in Forker's Shoes
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Growing and processing tobacco
