Colonial American Jobs Quiz

What was the primary job of a colonial blacksmith?

• Making clothes

• Crafting metal tools and items

• Printing newspapers

• Building houses

What would a colonial shoemaker be responsible for?

• Repairing wagons

• Making baskets

• Creating and repairing shoes

• Designing wigs

What was the main role of a colonial printer?

• Sewing clothes

• Making silverware

• Publishing books and newspapers

• Building furniture

Which of the following tasks would a colonial tailor perform?

• Making barrels

• Crafting shoes

• Sewing and altering clothes

• Forging metal tools

What did colonial silversmiths primarily make?

• Wooden furniture

• Metal tools

• Silver items like cutlery and jewelry

• Leather shoes

What was the main job of a colonial cabinetmaker?

• Making barrels

• Crafting fine furniture

• Printing newspapers

• Sewing clothes

What would a colonial cooper be making?

• Wigs

• Shoes

• Barrels and casks

• Baskets

Which of the following best describes the job of a colonial wigmaker?

• Making and repairing shoes

• Crafting and styling wigs

• Building furniture

• Sewing clothes

What was the role of a colonial town crier?

• Making barrels

• Announcing news and proclamations in public places

• Crafting shoes

• Printing newspapers

What would a colonial basketmaker primarily create?

• Shoes

• Barrels

• Baskets

• Wigs