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AP US History
Unit 2 – Colonial Society, 1607–1754
Topic 2.7
How did colonial economic structures most distinctly differ based on geographical location?
The north prioritized agriculture over industry with a strong interest in sustainable lifestyle.
The South's fertile lands fostered plantation farming while the North built a mercantile economy geared towards trade/industry
Both regions focussed on industrial growth regardless of environmental contrasts.
South placed higher importance on industrialization abandoning traditional agrarian roots faster than its northern counterparts.
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