Life In The Colonies

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    A person who learns a skill or trade from an experienced worker .     

    • Artisan
    • Pilgrim
    • Dissenter
    • Apprentice
    • Preacher
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Explore the socio-economic structures of early American colonies through terms defining life, work, and community roles in the colonial period.

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    A person who gives speeches about religions subjects.      

    • Preacher

    • Artisan

    • Apprentice

    • Separatist

    • Grant

    Correct Answer
    A. Preacher
    Explanation
    A preacher is a person who gives speeches about religious subjects. They often deliver sermons or teachings to a congregation or group of people, sharing their knowledge and beliefs about religion. They are knowledgeable about different religious texts, rituals, and practices, and their speeches are aimed at inspiring and guiding others in their faith.

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    A skilled worker who makes things by hand.      

    • Indentured Servant

    • Pilgrim

    • Artisan

    • Intolerant

    • Dissenter

    Correct Answer
    A. Artisan
    Explanation
    An artisan is a skilled worker who creates things by hand. This term is often used to describe individuals who have mastered a particular craft or trade and can produce high-quality, unique items. Unlike indentured servants, pilgrims, intolerant individuals, or dissenters, artisans are known for their craftsmanship and expertise in creating handmade goods.

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    A large farm with many workers who lived on the land they worked.  

    • Proprietor

    • Grant

    • Plantation

    • Indentured servant

    • Pilgrim

    Correct Answer
    A. Plantation
    Explanation
    The correct answer is plantation. A plantation is a large farm that typically grows cash crops, such as tobacco or cotton, and employs many workers. These workers, often slaves, lived on the land they worked and were responsible for cultivating and harvesting the crops. The term "plantation" is commonly associated with the agricultural systems of the American South during the time of slavery.

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    A public sale in which something is sold to the person who offers the most mone.

    • Grant

    • Auction

    • Proponent

    • Democracy

    • Citizen

    Correct Answer
    A. Auction
    Explanation
    An auction is a public sale where an item is sold to the highest bidder. In an auction, people compete by offering increasingly higher amounts of money in order to win the item being sold. The person who offers the most money ultimately wins the auction and gets to purchase the item. This process allows for fair competition and ensures that the item is sold to the person who values it the most or is willing to pay the highest price for it.

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    A system in which prices are not controlled by government.      

    • Assembly

    • Auction

    • Grant

    • Town common

    • Free market economy

    Correct Answer
    A. Free market economy
    Explanation
    A free market economy is a system where prices are not controlled by the government. In this type of economy, the prices of goods and services are determined by supply and demand in the marketplace. This means that businesses and individuals are free to set prices based on their own calculations and market conditions. The government does not intervene to regulate or control prices in a free market economy.

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    An open space in the center of a town where cattle and sheep could graze.

    • Town common

    • Grant

    • Rebel

    • Town Meeting

    • Assembly

    Correct Answer
    A. Town common
    Explanation
    A town common is an open space in the center of a town where cattle and sheep can graze. It is a shared area that is accessible to the community and often used for various activities such as grazing animals, community events, or recreational purposes. The other options, Grant, Rebel, Town Meeting, and Assembly, do not specifically refer to an open space for grazing animals in a town.

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    To be not accepting of ideas or behaviors different from one's own.   

    • Separarists

    • Intolerant

    • Grant

    • Persecution

    • Pilgrim

    Correct Answer
    A. Intolerant
    Explanation
    The term "intolerant" refers to a person who is not accepting of ideas or behaviors different from their own. This means that they are unwilling to tolerate or respect diversity or differences in opinions, beliefs, or behaviors. In the given list of words, "intolerant" is the only one that accurately represents this meaning. Separatists, grant, persecution, and pilgrim do not necessarily imply a lack of acceptance or openness to different ideas or behaviors.

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    A person whose views are different from those of his or her leaders.

    • Dissenter

    • Puritan

    • Separatist

    • Intolerant

    • Preacher

    Correct Answer
    A. Dissenter
    Explanation
    A dissenter is a person who holds different views or opinions from their leaders or the majority. They may disagree with the established beliefs or practices and express their dissent openly. This term is commonly used to describe individuals who challenge the prevailing norms or authority, often advocating for change or reform. Unlike the other options provided, such as Puritan, Separatist, Intolerant, or Preacher, a dissenter specifically refers to someone who opposes the views of their leaders.

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