The Middle Colonies had much fertile soil, which allowed the area to become a major exporter of wheat and other grains. The lumber and shipbuilding industries were also successful in the Middle Colonies because of the abundant forests, and Pennsylvania was moderately successful in the textile and iron industries.
By bringing all economic activity under government control, Stalin created a command economy.
A republic is a form of government where the citizens are ultimately "in charge" of their government through popular sovereignty--in that they elect the representatives who make laws on their behalf. <span />
