Groups in Colonial America

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Justin Santasier
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common characteristic of work during Colonial Times?
Most work was done with advanced machinery.
People typically worked 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Children rarely contributed to family labor.
Workdays were long, often starting at sunrise and ending at sunset.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a primary responsibility of a farmer during Colonial Times?
Making candles and soap.
Teaching Latin and Greek to children.
Planting and harvesting crops.
Repairing wheels for wagons.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did education for boys and girls typically differ in Colonial Times?
Both boys and girls attended Dame schools for advanced studies.
Girls had more opportunities for formal schooling than boys.
Boys from wealthier families might attend Latin Grammar schools, while many girls received no formal schooling.
All children, regardless of gender or family wealth, attended public schools.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the term for a boy who was just starting to learn a trade in Colonial Times?
Journeyman
Master
Tradesman
Apprentice
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In colonial cities, if a person was not a farmer or a tradesman, what was their occupation called?
Professional
Laborer
Craftsman
Merchant
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a central meeting place for many people during colonial times, and how important was religion to the colonists?
The town hall; moderately important
The market; not very important
The church; very important
The tavern; somewhat important
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the result of the Revolutionary War between the 13 colonies and England?
England gained more control over the colonies.
The 13 colonies became the United States of America.
The colonies remained under British rule but gained more autonomy.
The war ended in a stalemate with no clear winner.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary difference between an indentured servant and a slave in the 1700s colonies?
Indentured servants were paid, while slaves were not.
Indentured servants worked for a set period to pay for passage, while slaves were unpaid for life.
Slaves were brought from Africa, while indentured servants were from Britain.
Indentured servants had more rights than slaves.
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