Midwifery was a job outside of the home typically performed by women that provided what service to the community?

Question

Responses

A. teaching young children how to read

B. helping women during the birthing process

C. aiding in the care and nourishment of slaves

D. raising awareness about threatening diseases

Answer 1

B. helping women during the birthing process

Answer 2

The original purpose of colleges in colonial America was to educate people for what profession?
Responses

A. minister

B. doctor

C. lawyer

D. teacher

Answer 3

A. minister

Answer 4

In what way were members of the colonial wealthy class and middle class alike?
Responses

A. Both dressed in the latest fashions from Europe.

B. Both had free access to education throughout the colonies.

C. Both tended to live and work on land that they owned.

D. Both often held jobs as skilled laborers.

Answer 5

C. Both tended to live and work on land that they owned.

Answer 6

The Great Awakening encouraged what behavior?
Responses

A. loyalty to the king of England

B. loyalty to preachers

C. the development of self-rule

D. the development of education

Answer 7

B. loyalty to preachers