Lesson 44 of 84 · Colonial History
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Colonial trades and crafts were vital to the economy and daily life.
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Colonial trades and crafts were vital to the economy and daily life. Skilled workers, known as artisans, created products that people needed. Blacksmiths made tools and horseshoes, while carpenters built homes and furniture. Each trade required special skills, and many young people learned these crafts through apprenticeships, where they worked with a master craftsman to gain experience.
Key Facts
Artisans were skilled workers in colonial times.
Blacksmiths made tools and horseshoes.
Young people often learned trades through apprenticeships.
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1 of 2What did blacksmiths make in colonial times?
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