Title: What was life like for the average US citizen in the 1700's? - Quora
Headings: What was life like for the average US citizen in the 1700's?
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Life in North America in the 1700’s was brutal and rough. Average life expectancy was 36 years of age. A large portion of the population was an “indentured servant” or a slave. Infant mortality was high. Average people didn’t name their children until they lived to two years of age. If the average person got sick, they suffered greatly or died. Most Americans grew their own food, and also hunted and fished. Since the quality of water was poor, many people drank beer, cider and whiskey. Medical services were poor. Going to see a physician, who was usually also the local vet, was a last resort, and often made things worse.