FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE
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built farms, grow sugar cane, mined gold and silver
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Sold Stocks in the City
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Became Pirates
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Opened up a bunch of McDonalds
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the fall of 1621, the colonists’ first corn harvest was a major success, providing them with enough food to make it through the next winter.
Detailed explanation-2: -Native corn became the most important grain for English colonists although they also planted European crops of wheat, rye, barley and oats.
Detailed explanation-3: -Once tobacco became popular and profitable, everyone wanted to plant it. Colonial authorities had to require farmers to grow food crops, particularly corn. Farmers also grew peas, barley, turnips, cabbage, pumpkins, carrots, and herbs.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Middle colonies had rich soil and a good climate for growing crops. As a result, they were able to produce more food than they could consume. As a result they were able to export wheat and other grains to Europe. The middle colonies became known as “the breadbasket colonies".