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What was the primary occupation of the first American colonists?
What was the primary occupation of the first American colonists?
- Shipbuilders
- Farmers (correct)
- Merchants
- Carpenters
What led to farmers diversifying their skills and occupations?
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?
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?
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 the arrangement between a master and an apprentice?
What was one of the challenges faced by apprentices in Early America?
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 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 the primary source of labor on large southern plantations?
What was one of the skilled jobs that some slaves learned to do?
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 girls during the Revolutionary War years?
What was a common task for young boys 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?
What did some slaves do during the Revolutionary War?
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