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1. The farmers' way of life was different from that of the people in the towns. Correct !
2. The women of the colony worked in the fields, planting, harvesting, and looking after crops. Not Correct !
3. For many years travel was mainly by water. 
4. On many occasions settlers passed the evenings playing cards, visiting neighbours, and dancing.
5. Most of the foodstuffs and clothing needed by the settlers had to be imported from France.  Not Correct !