Perspectives of Colonists in the English Colony

Which group of people could vote in most American colonies?

• enslaved people

• white landowner

• indentured servants

• women

Which groups of people were MOST likely to be seen working in the fields in colonial America? (Choose 3)

• American Indians

• enslaved people

• indentured servants

• farmers

• artisans

Cooked meals, made candles and soap, take care of the children, and sew clothes.

• an apprentice

• a large landowner

• an artisan

• a woman

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

• No one else wanted to participate in making decisions.

• They were usually the only people allowed to vote.

• They were the only people who had ideas.

• They elected themselves to serve in government positions.

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

Which of the following describes life for free African Americans in the English colonies?

• They could own land and other property.

• They were owned as property.

• They were allowed to vote.

• Have no rights.

Which of the following describes life for an enslaved African American in the English colonies?

• They were allowed to vote.

• They had no rights.

• They were allowed to vote.

• They can own land and other property.

Which of the following would have learned to make shoes and worked in a shop for several years.

• Artisan

• Merchant

• American Indian

• 11 year old girl

I learned to farm and harvest when I was young. I went to school for a few years, but now I only work on my fathers farm.

• artisans

• merchant

• 11 year old boy

• 11 year old girl

I help my mother with cooking, cleaning, making candles and taking care of the household.

• Merchants

• 11 year old boy

• artisans

• 11 year old girl

Many of my people have died in conflicts over the land and from disease. Those that are left are either working with or against these new people.

• 11 year old boy

• merchant

• artisan

• American Indian