Early American History – from the Discovery to Modern Day

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2 Responses to “What was the leading industry in the American Colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries?”

1. redunicorn says:

   July 30, 2010 at 5:45 am

   Agriculture
2. glenn says:

   July 30, 2010 at 5:45 am

   Agriculture was by FAR the largest ‘business’ of the colonies. 90 percent of the people lived by farming.
   No manufactoring was allowed of goods for export under British law.

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