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Colonial American Occupations

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What was the primary source of luxuries on large southern plantations?

Local towns and markets

The plantation itself

Neighboring plantations

Great Britain and other countries (correct)

What was the role of slaves on large southern plantations?

They provided labor for almost every job done on the plantation (correct)

They were only responsible for weaving and making hats

They managed the plantation owners' businesses

They were in charge of making daily necessities

What was unique about the large southern plantations?

They were similar to small towns (correct)

They were owned by the government

They were only found in the northern states

They were only used for agriculture

How many different trades were on the list during the Revolutionary War?

35 Signup and view all the answers

What type of jobs existed in addition to trades?

Professional jobs, such as lawyers and doctors Signup and view all the answers

What was a common task assigned to young girls in colonial America?

Watching their younger brothers and sisters Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the slaves when their owners moved to escape the oncoming army during the Revolutionary War?

They were left behind to fight for themselves Signup and view all the answers

What did boys typically do when they were very young?

Fed chickens, swept shops, and ran errands Signup and view all the answers

Why were slaves essential on plantations during the Revolutionary War?

They were needed to maintain the plantation's daily operations Signup and view all the answers

What did people still find time to do despite the hard work during the Revolutionary War years?

Attend parties and play games Signup and view all the answers