Exploring Daily Life in Colonial America

What was the main job of farmers during colonial times?

• Trading goods

• Planting and harvesting fields

• Teaching children

• Building houses

Why did many children on farms not attend school?

• They were too young

• They had to work on the farm

• There were no schools available

• They were not interested in education

What was a common job for boys in the city during colonial times?

• Merchant

• Lawyer

• Farmer

• Blacksmith

What was the main reason girls did not attend school during colonial times?

• They were too young

• There were no schools for girls

• They had different responsibilities at home

• They were not allowed to learn

What did apprentices do during colonial times?

• Ran their own businesses

• Learned a trade from a master

• Worked as farmers

• Taught other children

What did the term 'Journeyman' refer to in colonial times?

• A master of a trade

• An apprentice

• A professional

• A worker who earned regular wages

What was the central meeting place for many people during colonial times?

• School

• Church

• Market

• Town hall

What was the result of the Revolutionary War?

• The British continued to govern the colonies

• The colonies became independent and formed the United States

• The colonies were divided into smaller states

• The British won and imposed stricter laws

Why did slavery grow in the colonies?

• The British encouraged it

• It was a tradition from Europe

• Indentured servants were too expensive and hard to find

• There was a shortage of land

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

• Small with only one room

• Made of stone and brick

• Large and luxurious

• Modern with running water