GD8 INB Final Day 2 Colonial Life

What were the first colonial industries in America?

• Textile manufacturing and metalworking

• Farming, fishing, and shipbuilding

• Banking and finance

• Coal mining and steel production

Why did most colonists use simple tools like hoes, sickles, and flails for farming?

• Because they were inexpensive and easy to repair

• Because they believed that iron poisoned the soil

• Because they were the most advanced tools available

• Because they were mandated by the British government

What role did women and children play in the colonial economy?

• They were primarily responsible for education and healthcare

• They played a minor role and were not involved in economic activities

• They played a major role in the family's economy, including making clothes and taking care of the garden

• They were only involved in political decision-making

What was a major business in New England due to the abundance of trees and schools of fish?

• Lumber and textile production

• Shipbuilding and whaling

• Furniture making and pearl fishing

• Maple syrup production and salmon fishing

What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts passed by the British Parliament?

• To encourage the colonies to produce more goods

• To restrict the sale of certain products produced by colonists

• To improve the trade routes between the colonies and England

• To establish better relations with the colonies

What was a significant problem in colonial America that hampered economic success?

• There was an oversupply of goods in the market

• There were no skilled workers in the colonies

• There were paths, but no good roads for transportation

• There was a lack of natural resources

What did coopers make in colonial America?

• Metal tools and horseshoes

• Wooden barrels and buckets

• Clothing and textiles

• Furniture and cabinets

What products were made by a cooper in colonial America?

• Shoes and boots

• Barrels, buckets, pails, and tubs

• Furniture and wooden items

• Metal pots and pans

Which craftsman was responsible for making and repairing wooden wheels in colonial times?

• Blacksmith

• Wheelwright

• Tinsmith

• Gunsmith

What was a blacksmith's minor job besides making horseshoes and fixing farm tools?

• Making furniture

• Creating metal alloys

• Crafting fireplace and kitchen utensils

• Repairing shoes