1.5d Colonial Social Groups

Which is NOT true of large landowners?

• lived primarily in the South

• relied on enslaved people and African Americans for labor

• were sometimes educated and had a rich social life or culture

• were NOT allowed to vote

Which of the following was NOT true of farmers?

• worked the land

• were free at the end of their contract

• grew whatever grew well in their region

• relied on family member for labor

Which is NOT true of women in colonial times?

• did NOT have any rights

• worked as caretakers, house-workers, and homemakers

• had few chances for an education

• were NOT allowed to vote

Which is NOT true of artisans in colonial times?

• were in towns and on plantations

• were in small villages and cities

• did not have any rights

• were skilled in a craft

Which of the following is NOT true of indentured servants in colonial times?

• had money for passage to the New World

• worked according to a contract, but were free at the end of the contract

• worked for no pay

• were men and women

Which is NOT true of merchants in colonial times?

• worked in towns and cities

• worked to buy and sell goods to colonists

• were shopkeepers

• had few chances for education

Which is NOT true of free African Americans?

• were able to own land and work for pay

• did NOT have any rights

• had economic freedom and could spend money

• were NOT allowed to vote

Which is NOT true of enslaved African Americans?

• were often born into slavery

• were owned as property for life without any rights

• had opportunities for education

• were captured in native Africa and sold to slave traders

These groups' _____ varied according to their social position.

• hopes

• perspectives

• dreams

• happiness