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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.
3. For many years travel was mainly by water. Correct !
4. On many occasions settlers passed the evenings playing cards, visiting neighbours, and dancing.Correct !
5. Most of the foodstuffs and clothing needed by the settlers had to be imported from France.