Economy of : New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, and Souther Colonies (2) (jan 1, 1607 – jan 1, 1732)
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New England: focuses on trade ports (Boston) and has only subsistence farming. Has a puritan work ethic.
Middle: the Bread Basket colonies, they have lots of grain and are more diverse than NE. Also have port cities (NY)
Chesapeake: A mixture of the lower south and the middle colonies. Major crop is tobacco
Lower South: Has a stronger hierarchy and cash crops of cotton, rice, and indigo.
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