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o help withe the crops and all the work in the farm.

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How did colonial families get their food?

Colonial families got their food by hunting, fishing, and grew crops in their farms. The boys and adult boys did the hunting and fishing, while the women did the cooking and the rest. In winter, they had to work extra hard.


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