1. in what ways were people’s lives in the british colonies of the 1770s different from those of people living in europe? 2. what diversity of people and ideas existed in the british colonies in the 1770s? 3. what difference did gender, race and wealth make to people in colonial society? 4. what rights did the colonists value? 5. who were the founders? (not names, define! )answer now!

Question 1  (Worth 3 points)

In 1970s people living in the British colonies had a greater number of people who were able to read and write than any other in the European nation. They had multiple amounts of religious beliefs. Colonies were not divided into few rich people and a large mass of poor people like people had in Europe. There was not a royal system neither titled nobility.

Question 2  (Worth 3 points)

Main descended people were the main settlers of British and Irish. Some belonged to France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain Sweden, and other countries. There were people from different religions and beliefs. Most of them were Protestants, Catholics, and Jews (mostly Protestant). Some people could not speak English. Some were living slavery lives and some were rich. Some were farmers others worked in crafts and other occupations.  Mostly slaves belonged to Africa.  

Question 3 (Worth 3 points)

Only white fully grown-up men owning property could vote. According to law, couples who were married considered one person and the husband was the owner of the property. Women had no rights. They could not own property. Native Americans, blacks, white men without property, and women were commonly not allowed to vote or hold any office.

Question 4  (Worth 3 points)

They valued freedom. They used to consider themselves to be virtuous, hardworking, simple people.

Question 5  (Worth 3 points)

Political leaders of colonies were founders. They had their own thoughts about the best kind of government.  

John and Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Mercy Otis Warren, and George Washington were the founders.

the correct answer is b