L.6-S.Intro and Section 1

What was Ben Franklin's first job when he arrived in Philadelphia?

• Newspaper editor

• Printer's assistant

• Scientist

• Diplomat

What was the name of the newspaper Ben Franklin owned and printed in 1729?

• The Boston Gazette

• The New York Times

• The Pennsylvania Gazette

• Poor Richard's Almanac

What type of book is Poor Richard's Almanac?

• A novel

• A scientific journal

• An almanac

• A biography

What was Ayuba Suleiman Diallo's occupation before he was kidnapped?

• Farmer

• Merchant

• Blacksmith

• Printer

What was the primary economic activity for most European colonists in the 1700s?

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Trading

What percentage of the colonial population was enslaved by 1750?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What was a common task for farmers or their enslaved workers in the colonies?

• Writing books

• Clearing land of thick vegetation

• Building ships

• Teaching school

What was the main source of heat and cooking in a colonial farm home?

• Electric stove

• Gas heater

• Fireplace

• Solar panels

What was a dangerous job on the farm due to the use of heavy iron cauldrons?

• Sewing clothes

• Cooking

• Weaving cloth

• Spinning thread

What was a typical morning chore for a colonial family?

• Watching television

• Playing games

• Cutting wood

• Reading books