U4-Colonization
Colonial Trades
During the 1700s, Colonial America was growing and developing economically. Below are several crafts practiced throughout Colonial America during this time period.
Apothecary, Chandler (candle maker), Cooper (barrel maker), Carpenter, Gunsmith, Wigmaker, Wheelwright, Weaver, Silversmith, Cobbler (shoemaker), Printer, Milliner, Farmer, Blacksmith, Brickmaker, Tavern (or Inn) Keeper, Tanner, and Whaler
Use the links below will help you investigate and research what life may have been like for someone who practiced one of these trades…
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There were many colonial trades. Name/identify three colonial trades or crafts and describe/explain what they do and how they are important to the development of Colonial America.
Colonial Trades
With your partners, chose one of the following jobs or crafts practiced during the 1700s in Colonial America.
Apothecary, Chandler (candle maker), Cooper (barrel maker), Carpenter, Gunsmith, Wigmaker, Wheelwright, Weaver, Silversmith, Cobbler (shoemaker), Printer, Milliner, Farmer, Blacksmith, Brickmaker, Tavern (or Inn) Keeper, Tanner, and Whaler
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One person within your group must make a copy of
- How do you make a copy? As soon as the doc opens click ‘File’ and ‘make a copy.’
- Once you have made the copy rename it like this… 2-Robert & Susan
- Share the document with your group members and cgiroux@cortlandschools.org
- Begin!
Use the sites below to help you with your choice. Once you have chosen a craft or job to investigate the links below will be a great place to start your research.
Enlightenment Thinkers
With your partners, choose one of the following enlightenment thinkers.
Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Voltaire, and Mary Wollstonecraft
Use the sites below to help you learn more about your thinker.
After/while learning about your thinker, create a small presentation with your group members. This presentation should identify your thinker’s major ideas and how those ideas influenced the world. Use the google doc linked below to help you get started.
Interesting Videos
A Terrible Transformation
Enlightenment Thinkers
mrgiroux.com 
this is a great website