The Importance Of Daily Life In The Middle Colonies

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Daily life in the Middle Colonies have perfect days and hardships just like any other place. Mostly,everyone works long hours on the farms; as well as in the houses. Working with your family and friends on the farm is fun. The men in the house will be controlling the economics as well as doing most of the work on the farms. The young boys will learn by helping the men plant and harvest the crops. People will trade, sell and eat these crops. Women sewed, cared for their children and did most of the house work with help from the girls. The children commonly became apprentices. Many boys learn shoe making and painting. While, the majority of the girls learn how to spin clothes and thread weave. Education is important to ensure

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