Comprehension Questions

1. Why was there so much work to do in the 1800s? 2. Where did people get the things they needed to live. Can you give some examples? 3. Where did people dance in the 1800s? 4. Why did Fr. Kenneth MacDonald not like fiddle music?

Something to Think About

1. Just about everything people needed in the 1800s was produced locally, including flour, cloth and leather. List the kind of skills you think men and women had to have then.
2. Why do you think Fr. MacDonald thought fiddle music was the devil’s idea? Do you think any music is “bad” or “good”? Explain your answer.
3. Were your parents ever afraid of music that you listened to? How did they react?

Using Vocabulary

1. Which vocabulary word could mean “to have made” something?
2. What were grist mills and tanneries used for?
3. Which word means “nearby?”