What might be some typical (MOST COMMON) jobs of colonists in the Middle Colonies? SELECT TWO THAT APPLY.(4 points)

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Responses

tobacco farmer
tobacco farmer

wheat farmer
wheat farmer

gun maker
gun maker

fisherman
fisherman

clockmaker

Answer 1

The two most common jobs of colonists in the Middle Colonies would be:

1. Wheat farmer - The Middle Colonies, particularly Pennsylvania, were known for their fertile soil and were often referred to as the "breadbasket" of the colonies due to their production of wheat and other grains.

2. Gun maker - Given the need for firearms for both hunting and defense, gun making was a common trade in the Middle Colonies.

Tobacco farming was more typical in the Southern Colonies, while fishing and clockmaking were less common overall in the context of the Middle Colonies specifically.