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Unit 2 – Colonial Society, 1607–1754
Topic 2.8
How did the economic systems of the New England colonies differ from those in the Southern colonies during the 17th century?
The New England colonies had an economy based on tobacco farming, while Southern colonies focused on fur trading.
Both regions relied heavily on slave labor for their agricultural economy.
The New England colonies primarily focused on trade and manufacturing, while Southern colonies were largely agrarian with a focus on cash crops like tobacco.
Both regions had economies centered around fishing and shipbuilding.
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