Colonial Trade & Economy
Students explore the economic activities of early colonial settlements, including agriculture, crafts, and trade networks with other colonies and Europe.
Key Questions
- Explain the primary economic activities that sustained early colonial life.
- Analyze the role of trade in connecting our state's early settlements to a wider world.
- Predict the economic challenges faced by early colonists and how they overcame them.
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