13 colonies Flashcards
U.S. History
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Describe economic activities of the Southern colonies
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Southern Colonies relied on plantation agriculture, growing cash crops like tobacco, rice, and indigo, heavily relied upon enslaved labor
2
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Describe economic activities of New England colonies
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New England was characterized by small farms, fishing, ship building, and trade. The economy was less reliant upon enslaved labor compared to the southern colonies.
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Describe Economic activities of the Middle colonies
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Known as the “breadbasket” for their large grain production. They had diverse economies that included farming, mining, and manufaturing.
4
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Who primarily founded the 13 colonies?
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Primarily founded by english settlers, but included Dutch, Swedish and other european groups.
