Question

What were two important natural resources for the thirteen British colonies during the years prior to the American Revolution? And How did the demand for those two resources affect economic diversity in the colonies?

Answer 1

Answer:

Two natural resources that were important to the colonies during the revolution were lumber and cotton. Cotton in the south was a big money-maker and relied on the labor of slaves. In contrast, lumber was a job done by strong men in this time period without the use of slaves.

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