Colonial Life and Occupations

What was the period in history called from the 1500s to the 1700s, where people worked very long hours?

• The Modern Age

• The Colonial Times

• The Future Era

• The Ancient Period

What was a main job for colonists who lived on a farm?

• Working in a big factory

• Being a farmer

• Building tall skyscrapers

• Designing new machines

What were some of the crops that farmers grew during colonial times?

• Oranges, bananas, and pineapples

• Wheat, corn, and tobacco

• Chocolate, coffee, and tea

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

How did children from poor farm families usually learn to read or write?

• They went to a big city school.

• They had a special tutor.

• Their father or a minister taught them at home.

• They learned from books in a library.

What was a blacksmith's job during colonial times?

• Making clothes and shoes

• Building houses and furniture

• Making tools like axe heads and horseshoes

• Baking bread and cakes

What kind of job was a "professional" in colonial times?

• Farmer

• Lawyer

• Soldier

• Fisherman

What was a very important meeting place for colonists?

• The market

• The church

• The school

• The town hall

How many British colonies were there in the 1700s?

• 50

• 10

• 13

• 7

Why did the 13 colonies fight against the British?

• They wanted more land

• They were unhappy with British rule

• They wanted to trade with other countries

• They wanted to become farmers

What was the main difference between an indentured servant and a slave?

• Indentured servants were paid for their work

• Indentured servants worked for a set number of years

• Slaves were brought from Britain

• Slaves could choose their jobs