USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -They grew local fruits, vegetables, and corn as well as Indian crops like mangoes. In the early years, their trade remained limited to their community.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common job in colonial time was farming. Some people raised animals on their farms, others had crops, some had both. A pitchfork, a shovel, wood, nails, a hammer and land are some of the tools needed on a farm.

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 colonists developed an economy based on farming, commerce, and crafts. Farm families produced most of what they needed for themselves. In the villages and cities, many trades and crafts developed.

Detailed explanation-5: -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".