Revolutionary Life

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Many journalists are giving incorrect information to people who do not live in the colonies. In the colonies, people work hard, provide for themselves, and maintain an independent civilization. Families live regular lives and nurture their young, raise children, and support their family, house, and themselves. From life on the farm to life in the cities, the colonies are not living the hazardous life you may think they are. The not so lavish life on the farm Life on the farm is not an easy life to live, and the common misconception that farmers loaf around everyday is false. Farmers make nearly everything they need to live a comfortable life. They sew their own clothes, churn their own butter, grow their own crops, and even cut down their own trees to make their own houses! A typical day on the farm begins before the rooster crows, and every member of the family is up and ready to cook, cut, feed, build, and harvest. A family who …show more content…

There are markets and waterfronts where people can make a living. The waterfront is a place where people catch food, load-in supplies, and help people off boats. Many goods are sold in the market, where there are shops lining the walls and filling every crevice. There is always an opportunity to sell and make a profit, which is why the statement that unemployment is rising in cities is very much inaccurate. In cities, people live in very crowded living conditions and sell many goods in the market. Jobs include blacksmiths, shoemakers, tailors, silvermen, clockmakers, and many more. With all of these jobs, there is very little chance for something as off-the-mark as unemployment. Homes are very crowded and for warmth and light people are constantly burning candles. To prevent fires caused by candles, city folk have buckets of water nearby the window in case a fire were to strike. Out on the streets, bustling townspeople walk around with carts, shops, and piles of

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