Exercise
Colonial Trades and Craftsmen
Learn about skilled artisans, craftsmen, and essential trades in the American colonies. Discover the important goods and services these workers provided.
Questions
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Which craftsman heated iron in a forge to make horseshoes, nails, and tools?
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Who was the colonial craftsman that made and repaired leather shoes?
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What artisan specialized in building wooden barrels and casks?
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A young person who lived with a master craftsman to learn a trade was an:
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Paul Revere was famous for being what type of skilled craftsman?
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Which craftsman crafted wooden wheels for wagons and carriages?
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Who ran the mill that ground wheat and corn into flour?
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What was the title of a person who made candles for the town?
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Who prepared medicines and herbs to treat sick colonists?
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Which artisan turned animal hides into soft leather?
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How did colonial shopkeepers advertise their trade to people who couldn't read?
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Who set metal type letters to produce newspapers and almanacs?