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300

In 1775, Virginia and Maryland exported more than 100 million pounds of this plant.

What was tobacco?

300

This industry was the only mass media of the time and fanned the flames of rebellion, sustained loyalty to the cause, and ultimately aided in the outcome of the war.

What was the paper industry?

300

The average daily wage during this time period.

What is approximately a dollar?

300

This team is going to win The Constitution Bowl against LEMI classes across the states!

Who are The Freedom Fighters!?!

300

Boston, MA. New England became the central point of this industry because of supply and demand and the hugely forest area.

What was shipbuilding?


400

The Middle Colonies enjoyed a successful and diverse economy. Largely agricultural, farms in this region grew these kinds of crops.

What was grains and oats? 

400

This vibrant industry in The New England colonies provided food and jobs.

What was fishing?

400

Before American created their own economic money system, they used this British money system.

What was pounds, shillings and pence?

400

"She" made it essential for the 13 colonies to become self sufficient and create their own resources of wealth.

Who was Mother England?

400

Robert Morris is famous for this.

Who was generally considered the financier of the Revolution and the wealthiest American in 1775?

500

Textiles in America were largely centered on this kind of fabric.

What was cotton? 

500

New England colonies traded this fur for wealth.

What was beaver?

500

After The Revolutionary War began in 1775, Continental Congress begin printing this kind of paper currency.

What was Continentals or Continental currency?

500

Name this Founding Father.




Who was Robert Morris?

500

Worth $___________ tobacco made up more than 

________% of the total value of ALL exports from Virginia and Maryland.

What was $4,000,000 and 75%?