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Why was slave trading the leading industry of the american colonies?

Becuase of the colonies ability to produce raw goods. They needed cheap labor or in this case free to collect the crops and other goods. The answer, Slaves!


What was the most important economic enterprise in the American colonies?

The most important economic enterprise in the American colonies was the lumber industry. The American colonies traded many goods including cotton and tobacco.


King who urged Parliament to raise revenue in the American colonies leading to the American Revolution?

King george iii


What King urged Parliament to raise revenue in the American colonies leading to the American Revolution?

King George III.


What type of manufacturing became the leading industry?

Textile Manufacturing became the leading industry during sectionalism. Automobile industry, computer technology are also the advanced leading industry in the world.


What did it mean to be a Loyalist in the years leading to and through the American Revolution?

A loyalist was an American who remained loyal to the British government after the American colonies had declared independence.


The expansion of American the steel industry and railroads during the civil war was made possible mainly by?

The expansion of the American steel industry and railroads during the civil war was made possible by Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie was a Scottish American industrialists who is known for leading the steel industry expansion.


Why did the industry not grow in the south colonies?

Industry did not grow in the south colonies, because of the slave code.


How did laws passed by the british after 1763 effect American trade and industry?

designed to encourage the colonies to trade with other nations


How did the Greek colonies help the industry to grow?

They traded and fought to help industry grow.


What activities brought economical stability to to the North American colonies?

Farming cotton, tobacco, etc. Also, trade and later, industry.


What was the leading export of the colonies?

tabacco