What were the colonial industries in Rhode Island?

Answer 1

Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island was strategically located in relation to the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Hence, maritime trade became an important industry to colonial Rhode Island. Shipbuilding was the first major industry in the area. Fishing was also important to the economy of the colony.

Answer 2

Rhode Island exported items such as fish (the northern colonies were big on fishing) and timber and with timber boat making and furniture, etc. The soil was rocky and they had harsh weather so farming was out of the question. Many had substinance farming (aka: just enough for themselves and their family).

Answer 3

Livestock, dairy, fishing, and lumber

Answer 4

jewelry, rubber products, and machinery

Answer 5

Boat and ship building.