Colonial Economics

Front

New England's location made ________ a great economic opportunity.

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fishing

Front

Which economic activity was not done by people in New England? Fishing, Whaling, Ship Building, Farming

Back

Farming

Front

New England's thick forests supplied the wood needed to build _________.

Back

ships

Front

In New England, whales were hunted for their blubber. The whalers would turn their blubber into whale oil which they sold to ___________.

Back

burn in lamps for light

Front

The Mid-Atlantic region became known as the

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"bread basket"

Front

Why was the Mid-Atlantic Region known as the "breadbasket"?

Back

Farmers grew wheat, corn, barley, and other grains.

Front

A(n) _______ is a person skilled at a specialized trade or craft.

Back

artisan

Front

The southern region was known for having...

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plantations

Front

Plantation owners slave workers from _________

Back

africa

Front

Why did plantation owners use slave labor instead of other laborers?

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It was cheap.