In American history, the craftsmen were found in colonies and mainly in town and cities, especially around major seaports. They were skilled artisans who worked as carpentry, baking, silversmiths, shoemakers, goldsmiths, butchers, tailors etc.
When craftsmen found it hard to compete with low-priced goods produced in factories, they became more involved in politics and union. They formed the American labor movement and thus became major players in the United States of America politics.
<u>He threatened to resign. </u> Finally after several weeks of intense student protests and threats, the rector decides to resign forced for having done very little on the subject of racism and other unpleasant incidents on campus. The chancellor who supervises the university will also resign. This achievement is a victory for student activists.
