1. THE NORTH New England

2. Economics Economic activities of the North

3. Colonial Economy of the North  Harsh Climate and Rocky Soil  Little Agriculture Agriculture = Farming

4. Colonial Economy of the North  Harsh Climate and Rocky Soil  Little Agriculture Vocabulary Agriculture

5. Colonial Economy (North)  Trade was vital to New England's Economy  Locally, with other colonies, and overseas.  Fishing:  Whale provided valuable oil for lighting.

6. Colonial Economy (North)  Shipbuilding:  Plenty of Forest  Supported the need for fishing/trading boats

7. Colonial Labor Force (North)  Master Craftsmen  Skilled trades such as blacksmithing, weaving, shipbuilding, and printing.  Slave Labor  Little Need for slaves as agriculture, farming, was not used much.  Apprentices  Lived with a master craftsman and learned skills of a specific trade.  13-14 years of age.

8. Economic Review (North) How did the geography of the North region help shape it’s economic activities?

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