Colonial America - Jobs

Which of the following was something the cooper might make?

• Shoe

• Wig

• Barrel

• Candles

Which of the following jobs specialized in making candles?

• Chandler

• Wheelwright

• Milliner

• Apothecary

True or False: Most gunsmiths did not make their own guns, they just repaired existing guns.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• C

• D

Which trade was most like a modern-day pharmacist?

• Cooper

• Chandler

• Milliner

• Apothecary

Which trade made things like horseshoes, tools, and nails.

• Cooper

• Blacksmith

• Wheelwright

• Tailor

What sorts of items did the printer typically print?

• Legal documents

• Books

• Pamphlets

• Newspapers

• All of the above

What did a cobbler make?

• Desert

• Shoes

• Guns

• Wigs

True or False: The Milliner made wheels for carriages and wagons.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• C

• D

Which trade made furniture like tables, chairs, and desks?

• Milliner

• Blacksmith

• Cabinetmaker

• Cooper

What was one of the few trades that could be owned an operated by a woman during colonial times?

• cooper

• apothecary

• wigmaker

• milliner

• None of the above