Daily life on the frontier (Ducksters)

What was one of the first things a farmer had to do when starting his farm?

• Build a barn

• Plant trees

• Take a nap

• Buy a tractor

True or False: All of the family had to work on a farm for them to survive.

• True

• False

True or False: The Native Americans often helped settlers.

• True

• False

True or False: Frontier women seldom worked and had a comfortable life.

• True

• False

What did frontier people do for fun?

• Watched TV

• Held a dance

• Went to the movies

• Played video games

Who invented the steel plow in 1837?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Bell

• John Deere

• Samuel Morse

How big was a typical frontier school?

• 1 room

• 3 rooms

• Several buildings

When did frontier children attend school?

• Never

• Year round

• Fall & Spring

• Winter & Summer

What was a typical job for a frontier child?

• Getting water

• Tending the fire

• Milking the cow

• Churning cream

• All choices

What did farmers make from lye, water, and ashes?

• Make-up

• Candles

• Soap

• Perfume