Lesson 80 of 84 · Decolonization
⭐ 30 XPColonial Economy: Farming, Trade, and Crafts
The colonial economy was diverse, incorporating farming, trade, and craft production.
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The colonial economy was diverse, incorporating farming, trade, and craft production. In New England, small farms and fishing were prevalent, while the Middle colonies thrived on grain production and commerce. The Southern colonies focused on cash crops, which led to the growth of plantations. Craftsmen and artisans contributed to local economies by producing goods such as furniture, textiles, and tools. Trade networks expanded both domestically and internationally, facilitating the exchange of goods and ideas, and laying the groundwork for the economic development of the future United States.
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New England's economy was based on fishing and small farms.
The Southern colonies focused on cash crops and plantations.
Craftsmen played a significant role in local colonial economies.
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