Early American Colonists' Occupations

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What was the primary occupation of the first American colonists?

Shipbuilders

Farmers (correct)

Merchants

Carpenters

What led to farmers diversifying their skills and occupations?

The influence of European trade and commerce

The growth of the colonies and the need for new skills (correct)

The lack of apprentices in the community

The availability of new tools and technology

What was the primary purpose of the apprentice system in Early America?

To create a class of skilled artisans

To provide skilled labor to craftsmen

To fill the labor gap in the colonies (correct)

To provide education to young boys

What was the typical age range of boys when they were sent to live with a master?

12 to 14 years old Signup and view all the answers

What was the arrangement between a master and an apprentice?

The master provided food, clothing, and shelter in exchange for the apprentice's labor Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the challenges faced by apprentices in Early America?

They had to work in a trade they did not like Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of trades listed at the time of the Revolutionary War?

35 Signup and view all the answers

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

Slaves Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the skilled jobs that some slaves learned to do?

Blacksmithing Signup and view all the answers

What was a common task for young girls during the Revolutionary War years?

Watching their younger siblings Signup and view all the answers

What was a common task for young boys during the Revolutionary War years?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did some slaves do during the Revolutionary War?

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Early American Colonists' Occupations

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What was the primary occupation of the first American colonists?

What led to farmers diversifying their skills and occupations?

What was the primary purpose of the apprentice system in Early America?

What was the typical age range of boys when they were sent to live with a master?

What was the arrangement between a master and an apprentice?

What was one of the challenges faced by apprentices in Early America?

What was the total number of trades listed at the time of the Revolutionary War?

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

What was one of the skilled jobs that some slaves learned to do?

What was a common task for young girls during the Revolutionary War years?

What was a common task for young boys during the Revolutionary War years?

What did some slaves do during the Revolutionary War?

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