Then and Now

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This week in History we have been learning about colonies and the lives of people in the colonies and how they contrast to the lives of people in America now. For example, the settlers came to the US searching for religious freedom. After many generations, the freedom to practice any religion is a given, as they had to travel months to get it for themselves and their ancestors hundreds of years later.
Another difference is education. In the colonies, education was limited and little to none of the children living in the colonies had an education. Some families hired tutors or sent their older children to schools overseas. Schools were incredibly small, contrasting the large schools found in the US today. All children are required to go to school as well. There was also a belief that boys needed education more than girls. Lastly, a huge difference is leisure of the colonists. Today, leisurely activities include reading, writing, drawing, sports, as well as video games and more modern activities and various hobbies. The adult settlers enjoyed different activities such as house and barn raising,  fox hunting, card playing, bull bating and more. They also held competitions such as foot races, dancing and wrestling contests. Children played with simple things such as marbles, dolls and spinning tops.

-Maxi