Life in Colonies

Farmers work very little and have a lot of free time.

• True

• False

People accused of crimes in the colonies are imprisoned without a trial

• True

• False

Criminals were rarely punished severely.

• True

• False

Most colonial cities were built along major waterways and have a variety of jobs and trade.

• True

• False

There was remarkable equality of wealth among colonists.

• True

• False

Selling slaves was against the law.

• True

• False

Sunday was considered the Lord's Day. Most colonists devoted the day to religious matters.

• True

• False

Colonial schools did not teach about religion.

• True

• False

Colonial parents believed that child should not work and should instead play all day.

• True

• False

Leisure (fun) activities often combined work and pleasure.

• True

• False