Lesson 12 of 84 · Colonial History
⭐ 30 XP🏰 History KeepColonial Trades and Crafts
Colonial trades and crafts played a vital role in the daily lives of the colonists.
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Colonial trades and crafts played a vital role in the daily lives of the colonists. Many people had special skills that allowed them to create items needed by their communities. Blacksmiths made tools from iron, while carpenters built houses and furniture. These trades helped support the colonies and created a sense of cooperation as people relied on each other's skills.
Key Facts
Blacksmiths created tools and items from iron.
Carpenters built houses and furniture for the colonists.
Colonial trades helped communities work together.
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Question 1
1 of 2What did blacksmiths create in the colonies?
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