With limited agricultural land and a growing population (no TV to watch at night) Athens had to turn to trade and war to support its population. It exported minerals, manufactured goods, artwork, slaves,
Major products sent from the middle colonies to the other colonies were timber and textile products
Athens needed to trade with other city-states and colonies primarily due to its lack of sufficient natural resources, particularly agricultural land. As a result, Athens traded for essential goods such as grain, which was crucial for feeding its population, as well as timber, metal, and luxury items. In return, Athens exported products like pottery, olive oil, and wine, which were highly valued in other regions. This trade network not only supported its economy but also helped establish Athens as a cultural and political powerhouse in the ancient world.
To gain land for farming
they didn't like the Athens because they the other city state pay them money and give them lands for colonies.
pottery and leather?
lumber, fish, & whale oil.
The "breadbasket colonies," since they produced much of the grain and grain products that sustained the other settlements.
To allow Britain to gain more money, and to increase culture and products. It goes this way. Britain / \ Colonies -- East indies Britain supplied the clothing -and other products to make products- . Colonies supplied products. East indies supplied the items used to help make the products, like mollasses. To allow Britain to gain more money, and to increase culture and products. It goes this way. Britain / \ Colonies -- East indies Britain supplied the clothing -and other products to make products- . Colonies supplied products. East indies supplied the items used to help make the products, like mollasses.
they got the nickname "bread basket" because they grew a lot of rice and other wheat products!
sugar act
Athens navy protected it from sea invasions as well as protecting there own ships that they used for trade. The navy also allowed Athens to settle colonies in other places.
They had Squash, pumpkin, beans, corn and other farm foods