Colonial American Jobs

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ground corn and wheat to make flour

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miller

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made and repaired clothing, such as suits and dresses from fabric

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tailor

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made clothing and blankets from animal hides; made saddles for horses

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tanner

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printed newspapers and signs with a printing press

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printer

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made horseshoes and farm equipment from iron and steel

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blacksmith

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made and repaired wagons and wheels

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wheelwright

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made and sold hats

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milliner

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repaired, altered, and made firearms

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gunsmith

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made and fixed shoes

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cobbler

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made dishes, spoons, and cups from pewter (silver)

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silversmith