Although Manufacturing in the Colonies Was of Only Secondary Importance

question 46

Multiple Choice

Although manufacturing in the colonies was of only secondary importance, the colonies did produce which of the following?

• A) rum
• B) beaver hats
• C) lumber
• D) iron
• E) All of these are correct.

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