Communities Then & Now

Which was NOT a form of recreation in colonial times?

• puzzles

• hoop and stick game

• video games

• hide and seek

Over time, communication has become -

• slower

• faster

• difficult

• the same as it was before

The United States governmental power is -

• given to the king to make the best choice for us

• given to the president to make wise decisions

• given to Congress to vote on government choices

• divided into three branches to balance the power

Colonial transportation was -

• slower than it is today.

• faster than it is today.

• about the same in speed as it is today.

• less difficult than it is today.

How did people living in the American colonies communicate with family still living in England?

• sent texts

• sent videos

• sent emails

• sent letters

A person in charge of a country who inherited their power is -

• a president

• a monarch

• a senator

• a governor

Which was a common travel danger on the road in colonial times?

• falling rocks

• highway detours

• bears

• speeding cars

In colonial America, how many grades did one teacher teach?

• all grade levels

• one grade level

• three grade levels

• two grade levels

Who did colonial parents pay to teach their children?

• the government

• a teacher

• a principal

• the mayor

How much does public education cost?

• $25

• $100 a semester

• $50 a year

• nothing