Chapter 19: Colonial Life from Differing Perspectives

Which groups of people were MOST likely to be seen working in the fields in colonial America?

• Slaves

• Artisans

• Indentured Servants

• American Indians

• Farmers

Who could own land and other property?

• Free African Americans

• Enslaved African Americans

• Both

• Neither

They helped build the colonies.

• Free African Americans

• Enslaved African Americans

• Both

• Neither

They were owned as property.

• Free African Americans

• Enslaved African Americans

• Both

• Neither

They had no rights.

• Free African Americans

• Enslaved African Americans

• Both

• Neither

They were allowed to vote.

• Free African Americans

• Enslaved African Americans

• Both

• Neither

They could decide how to spend their money.

• Free African Americans

• Enslaved African Americans

• Both

• Neither

Which group of people could vote in most American colonies?

• women

• enslaved Africans

• indentured servants

• white landowners

Which person in the American colonies was MOST likely to perform all of these activities: cook meals, make candles and soap, clean the house, take care of the children, and sew clothes?

• a woman

• an apprentice

• an artisan

• a large landowner

Why were wealthy colonial landowners able to shape the foundation of the United States government? (Choose 3)

• They elected themselves to serve in government positions.

• No one else wanted to participate in making decisions.

• They were the only people who had ideas.

• They were usually the only people allowed to vote.

• Slave labor gave them free time to meet and talk.