Life in the Colonies: Work

The video discusses the various groups of people who contributed to the labor force in the colonies, including skilled European laborers, indentured servants, enslaved people, and criminals. It highlights the economic growth of the New World and the methods used to attract workers, such as indentured servitude and forced labor. The video also touches on the English government's laws regarding criminals sent to the colonies. Overall, it reflects on how these labor practices were crucial in building the colonies and contrasts them with modern work practices.

Who were the skilled laborers that came to the colonies in search of land and opportunity?

What were indentured servants, and how did they contribute to the colonies?

Describe the role of enslaved people in the colonies.

What law did the English government pass regarding criminals and their work in the colonies?

How did the work of various groups contribute to building the colonies?