Early American Colonists' Livelihoods
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To fill the gap of workers in the colonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How old were boys when they were typically apprenticed?

    <p>Between 12 and 14 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did masters provide to their apprentices?

    <p>Food, clothing, a bed, and sometimes schooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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