Episode 2 Everyday Life in Colonial America What was everyday life really like in Colonial America? In this episode, we step inside daily life in the 1700s — long before independence — to see how ordinary colonists lived, worked, and survived. You’ll learn: • How most families made their own clothes, food, and household goods • What work looked like from sunrise to sunset • Why farming, craftsmanship, and trade dominated colonial life • How homes became the center of family, labor, and community