What roles did the father and mother play in the colonial family?

The role of mothers in colonial families varied based on the family's wealth. For poorer and rural families, mothers played a large role in raising the children and completing the basic chores of the household, such as cooking, cleaning and doing the laundry.

In all colonial families, the father served as head of the family. He held the title of wage-earner and disciplinarian.

Explanation:

1 > george s. boutwell

2 > general ulysses s. grant

3 > james a. garfeild

4 > adolph e. borie