1. Which statement accurately describes the work situation for enslaved African Americans in colonial Williamsburg?
- A. They could choose their jobs and negotiate for wages.
- B. Their labor was forced and they were not paid for their work.
- C. They worked shorter hours than white colonists.
- D. They had the opportunity to buy their freedom after several years.
2. After an apprentice completed his years of training, what was the next step he could take in his career?
- A. Become a journeyman and earn wages
- B. Purchase a large plantation
- C. Become an apprentice in a new trade
- D. Open his own shop as a master
3. What defined a craftsman as a "master craftsman" in the colonial work system?
- A. He was still in the training phase of his career.
- B. He was appointed to his position by the royal governor.
- C. He owned his own shop and had extensive experience.
- D. He worked for wages under another craftsman.
4. Besides large farms or plantations, where else were enslaved African Americans commonly forced to work?
- A. As teachers in the dame schools
- B. In the town's homes and workshops
- C. As elected officials in the government
- D. As owners of their own trade shops
5. The work of a shoemaker, carpenter, or printer in colonial Williamsburg is best described as what?
- A. A political office
- B. Unpaid labor
- C. A skilled trade
- D. A religious duty
6. The education for most White girls in colonial times focused on practical skills. Which of the following was typically NOT a part of their learning?
- A. Managing a household
- B. Sewing and cooking
- C. Preparing for college studies
- D. Learning basic reading at home
7. Based on the educational system in colonial Williamsburg, which group of children was provided with a path to attend college?
- A. Wealthy White boys
- B. All children who lived in the town
- C. White girls from rich families
- D. Enslaved African American children
8. A young girl in colonial Williamsburg who learned basic reading, writing, and sewing at a school run from a private home most likely attended what kind of school?
- A. The College of William and Mary
- B. A dame school
- C. A public school
- D. A school for future priests
9. In colonial Williamsburg, what was the main goal of sending a wealthy White boy to a school like the College of William and Mary?
- A. To learn a specific trade like blacksmithing
- B. To prepare him for a future role as a community leader
- C. To teach him practical skills for running a farm
- D. To ensure he could teach his own children to read
10. What was the most significant barrier preventing enslaved African American children from receiving an education in the colonies?
- A. A lack of interest in learning new skills
- B. The long distance to available schools in town
- C. Laws that made it illegal for them to be taught to read and write
- D. The high cost of books and other school supplies