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Why did the first American colonists grow their own food?
Why did the first American colonists grow their own food?
- Because they were rich and wanted to eat luxuriously
- Because they wanted to be self-sufficient and healthy
- Because there were no grocery stores (correct)
- Because they hated eating imported food
What did many farmers do as the colonies grew?
What did many farmers do as the colonies grew?
- They branched out into other businesses and skills (correct)
- They moved back to England
- They continued to focus solely on farming
- They started trading with Native Americans
Why did farmers learn new skills beyond farming?
Why did farmers learn new skills beyond farming?
- Because they were bored with farming
- Because their communities needed these skills (correct)
- Because they wanted to travel
- Because they wanted to be lawyers
What was the purpose of the apprentice system in Early America?
What was the purpose of the apprentice system in Early America?
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How old were boys when they were typically apprenticed?
How old were boys when they were typically apprenticed?
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What did masters provide to their apprentices?
What did masters provide to their apprentices?
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