There were other ways to make a living in Virginia besides farming. Some people worked as craftsmen, such as blacksmiths, carpenters, and shoemakers. Others worked as merchants, selling goods to the colonists. Still others worked as sailors, transporting goods and people up and down the coast.
No matter how they made a living, most Virginians in colonial times lived a simple life. They worked hard, and they were often poor. But they were also proud to be Virginians, and they were grateful for the opportunity to live in such a beautiful and bountiful land.