Colonial Times

What was the main source of labor for colonial farmers?

• Machines

• Paid workers

• Animals and manual labor

• Steam engines

What was the outcome of the Revolutionary War?

• The colonies lost to Britain

• The colonies were divided

• The colonies gained independence

• The colonies remained under British rule

What was the central meeting place for many people during colonial times?

• School

• Church

• Market

• Town hall

What were the living conditions like for most farm homes during colonial times?

• Small with only one room

• Made of stone and brick

• Large and luxurious

• Modern with running water

Why did slavery grow in the colonies?

• The British encouraged it

• It was a tradition from Europe

• Indentured servants were too expensive and hard to find

• There was a shortage of land