In addition to serving the living, what role did early colonial churches play for the dead?

Anthropology by Geoffrey

Listen: “Bones in Church Ruins Likely The Remains of Early Jamestown’s Elite”

This task should take about 20 minutes of your time.

listen to this 5 minute-NPR story.

The transcript on the website is identical to the radio recording; you may choose to listen or read the story.

This assignment earns 20 points. e define colonialism as the exploitation and control of foreign land. When historians and anthropologists examine the history of our early nation, we are studying the legacies of colonialism. Listen to this 5-minute story to better understand the religious and burial practices of early American colonists. thoughtfully answer the following questions:

  1. In addition to serving the living, what role did early colonial churches play for the dead?
  2. How was the class system reinforced both in life and in death for early American colonists? (Hint: consider burial location, cookware, etc.)