How Did Ways of Working Change in the Parts of the World

question 16

Multiple Choice

How did ways of working change in the parts of the world that came under European colonial rule in the nineteenth century?

• A) More people worked on public projects for free.
• B) More people engaged in blacksmithing and tanning.
• C) Fewer people worked for wages as most were enslaved.
• D) Fewer people sold what they produced for a cash income.

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Definitions:

Mexican Territory

Historical lands under the jurisdiction of Mexico, including areas that are now part of the United States following territorial changes.

Mammy

A historical stereotype of a black woman, often depicted as a devoted and submissive servant to white families, particularly in the southern United States.

Plantation Owner

An individual who owns extensive estate used primarily for agricultural production, historically associated with the use of slave labor.

African American

A term referring to individuals in the United States with ancestry from Africa, particularly those with historical ties to enslaved African populations.