What did slaves contribute to society during Colonial times?

They had skills they could use in cities and on plantations.

What subjects were taught in Colonial schools?

Reading, writing, and arithmetic.

Why did many colonists want to leave Europe?

To escape religious persecution.

What does self-sufficient mean?

To rely on yourself for most of what you need.

Why did slave owners ban slaves from the use of musical instruments?

Owners did not like the music they played., Owners thought slaves were sending secret messages.

What is a triangular trade route?

A voyage with two stops before returning home.

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Chapter 6: Life in the English Colonies

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Lesson 1: Working and Trading Lesson 2: Cities, Towns, and Farms Lesson 3: Everyday Life in the Colonies Lesson 4: Slavery in the Colonies

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1
What did slaves contribute to society during Colonial times?
They had skills they could use in cities and on plantations.
Known for being obedient and loyal workers.
Brought new languages, arts, and crafts.
They rebelled against their owners.
2
What subjects were taught in Colonial schools?
Apprenticeship skills.
Reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Reading, history, and arithmetic.
Rules of polite behavior.
3
What was an advantage to being an apprentice?
Becoming wealthy at an early age
Learning a valuable skill
Rarely getting a day off
Long hours
4
Who started the first newspaper, library, hospital, and volunteer fire department?
George Whitefield
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
5
The Bible and Poor Richard's Almanac were the most popular books during Colonial times.
True
False
6
Why did many colonists want to leave Europe?
To explore new lands.
To escape paying taxes.
To get free land and find gold.
To escape religious persecution.
7
Slaves working on large plantations lived in which colonial region?
Middle
New England
Atlantic
Southern
8
Which food was not common during Colonial times?
Donuts
Stews with vegetables
Pies
Oatmeal with raisins
9
What does self-sufficient mean?
To supervise others, especially workers.
To revive an interest in religion.
To rely on yourself for most of what you need.
To learn a skill from a more experienced person.
10
What was one way slaves resisted slavery?
Slaves never resisted slavery.
Became skilled apprentices.
Worked hard to please their owners.
Attempted escapes.
11
Why did slave owners ban slaves from the use of musical instruments?
Owners did not want slaves to enjoy their music.
Owners did not like the music they played.
Owners thought slaves were sending secret messages.
Owners did not want to hear the noise during the night.
12
Which colonial region was known for growing tobacco, indigo, and rice?
New England
Southern
Middle
All of the colonial regions
13
What is a triangular trade route?
A voyage with one stop before returning home.
A voyage with three stops before returning home.
A voyage with three stops that does not return home.
A voyage with two stops before returning home.
14
Which was the most important building in a colonial New England town?
Mill
General Store
Meeting house
Town Common
15
What colonial region grew so much wheat they were known as the "breadbasket"?
New England
Middle
All of the colonies
Southern

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