Colonial Times Quiz

What was the main job of farmers during colonial times?

• Trading goods

• Teaching children

• Planting and harvesting crops

• Building houses

Which animals were commonly found on colonial farms?

• Lions and tigers

• Elephants and giraffes

• Sheep, hogs, chickens, cows, and bulls

• Dogs and cats

Why did many children on farms not attend school?

• They were not interested in learning

• They were too young

• There were no schools available

• They had to work on the farm

What was a 'Dame school'?

• A school for wealthy children

• A place where boys learned to read and write

• A school for girls only

• A school for learning trades

What was the role of women and girls in colonial times?

• Working as blacksmiths

• Running businesses

• Taking care of the home and children

• Serving in the military

What was the job of a blacksmith in colonial times?

• Growing crops

• Making tools and horseshoes

• Teaching children

• Trading goods

What did the 13 colonies do in response to British control?

• They accepted the British rule

• They revolted and started the Revolutionary War

• They moved to another country

• They asked for help from other nations

What was the result of the Revolutionary War?

• The British won and kept control

• The 13 colonies became the United States of America

• The colonies were divided into smaller states

• The war ended in a stalemate

Why did slavery grow in the colonies?

• Indentured servants were too expensive and hard to find

• The colonists wanted to build more houses

• There was a shortage of crops

• The British encouraged it

What were the living conditions like for most farm homes during colonial times?

• They had running water and electricity

• They had modern amenities

• They were large and luxurious

• They were small with dirt floors and paper-covered windows