People of the Colonies

My life in England was tough, so I signed a contract to work for free in the New World. In four years, I hope to have my own land!

• indentured servant

• slave

• merchant

• woman

I use slaves to grow crops on my plantation.

• large landowner

• slave

• indentured servant

• Native American

These newcomers say they can take our land. I think land is a gift that should be shared everyone.

• Native American

• large landowner

• slave

• artisan

_____________ were people from Africa who had no freedom and worked long and hard for no money at all. 

• Artisans 
• Slaves 
• Blacksmiths 
• Farmers

True or False: Children had a lot of free time to play and fun in the colonies. 

• True
• False

The Mid-Atlantic Colonies had many skilled __________ that created products with their hands for a living. 

• farmers 
• fishermen
• artisans
• grocery stores

True or False: Women were responsible for tending to the home and their families.

• True 
• False