the growth of the colonial society cont'd

The common - an open area shared by all the villagers
All the things mentioned on the last blog were built around a common.

The growth of cities.
Boston and New York depended on shipping and trade because they're ports.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania had street light and many mills and library.

Harvard College in Cambridge MS was founded in 1636
College of William and Mary in Williamsburg in VA was founded in 1693
Only young man could attend college.