Colonial manufacturing refers to goods produced in colonies. Many European colonies in the East were used as sites of manufacturing because the labor costs were lower in these countries.
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AnswerThe main occupations of the people in colonial New York were manufacturing, which included shipbuilding and iron works. Another job was farming, which icluded cattle, grain, wheat, rice, and indigo 5 occupations
They would farm mostly, because they were originally designated to fish, but had poor fishing, so many switched to providing food by farming and trading with others.
tobacco, furs and wheat were the most common exports. they imported british manufacturing goods, rum, sugar and molasses from the west indies, and slaves from africa.
colonial period or colonial America
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Manufacturing
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Mercantilism
almost non-existent
Mercantilism
Agriculture potatoes, fishing, Manufacturing textiles, and shipbuilding
The economy was based on farming and fishing and evolved into one of boat and ship building, shipping and manufacturing.
The New England colonies were primarily focused on manufacturing and commerce. Industries such as shipbuilding, fishing, and trade thrived in this region due to its proximity to natural resources and its strong port cities. This economic focus contributed to the region's prosperity and growth during the colonial period.
Like most of the colonies Pennsylvania made money in agriculture (crops and cattle) and manufacturing (cloth and shipbuilding).
By restricting colonial importation of milling and forging machinery, the British hoped to reduce manufacturing and maintain a market for British steel and iron goods. Unfortunately, many of the colonial officials were themselves operating foundries, and therefore neglected enforcement.