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WorksheetsChapter 19: Colonial Life from Differing Perspectives
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which groups of people were MOST likely to be seen working in the fields in colonial America?
Slaves
Artisans
Indentured Servants
American Indians
Farmers
Who could own land and other property?
Free African Americans
Enslaved African Americans
Both
Neither
They helped build the colonies.
Free African Americans
Enslaved African Americans
Both
Neither
They were owned as property.
Free African Americans
Enslaved African Americans
Both
Neither
They had no rights.
Free African Americans
Enslaved African Americans
Both
Neither
They were allowed to vote.
Free African Americans
Enslaved African Americans
Both
Neither
They could decide how to spend their money.
Free African Americans
Enslaved African Americans
Both
Neither
Which group of people could vote in most American colonies?
women
enslaved Africans
indentured servants
white landowners
Which person in the American colonies was MOST likely to perform all of these activities: cook meals, make candles and soap, clean the house, take care of the children, and sew clothes?
a woman
an apprentice
an artisan
a large landowner
Why were wealthy colonial landowners able to shape the foundation of the United States government? (Choose 3)
They elected themselves to serve in government positions.
No one else wanted to participate in making decisions.
They were the only people who had ideas.
They were usually the only people allowed to vote.
Slave labor gave them free time to meet and talk.
This poster advertises the hiring of which group of people?
African slaves
Merchants
Indentured Servants
Artisans
Who came to America by choice, had some rights, and were usually required to work 5-7 years?
Indentured Servants
Slaves
Both
Who came to America by force, had no rights, and were usually required to work for life?
Indentured Servants
African Slaves
Both
Who helped provide labor in the colonies?
Indentured Servants
African Slaves
Both
Who would say, " I worked as an apprentice to learn to make shoes.
I lived with my teacher and worked in his shop many years.
Now, I work on my own,"?
11 year-old boy
11 year-old girl
American Indian
Merchant
Artisan
Who would say, " I own a store that sells items like seeds, nails, and cloth that are essential to the colony. I also sell candy and books,"?
11 year-old boy
11 year-old girl
American Indian
Merchant
Artisan
Who would say, " I help my mother with cooking, washing clothes, and making candles. One day, I will marry and do those things for my new family,"?
11 year-old boy
11 year-old girl
American Indian
Merchant
Artisan
Who would say, " I learned how to plant and harvest when I was very young. I went to school for a few years, but now I help my father farm,"?
11 year-old boy
11 year-old girl
American Indian
Merchant
Artisan
Who would say, " Many of my people have died in conflicts over land. Those of us left are angry that these new people just take what belongs to us all,"?
11 year-old boy
11 year-old girl
American Indian
Merchant
Artisan
