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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Colonial Williamsburg Trades

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a look at some of the occupations and trades that were part of daily life in the colonies during the 18th Century.
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A&E Television

History.com: 6 Common Jobs in Colonial America

For Students 9th - 10th
In the colonial era, the most prestigious jobs were reserved for well-off white men, who secured appointments as colonial governors and military leaders. But there were many other types of jobs in Britain's 13 American colonies. Here are...