Title: Daily Life in Colonial America
Headings: DAILY LIFE IN COLONIAL AMERICA
DAILY LIFE IN COLONIAL AMERICA
By Tim Lambert
Food and Drink in Colonial America
Clothing in Colonial America
Work in Colonial America
Recreation in Colonial America
Religion in Colonial America

Content: For ordinary people, rum became a popular drink in the late 17th century. In the 18th century, tea became popular. People also drank chocolate. The first chocolate factory in America opened in 1765 in Massachusetts. In the 18th century grains like rye, wheat and barley were grown. Colonists also grew vegetables like onions, turnips, parsnips, and carrots. In the 18th century, they grew potatoes. If meat was available stew was a popular meal. People in 18th century America also ate ice cream. The history of food
Clothing in Colonial America
In the 18th century men wore breeches and stockings.