By the Late 1640s, Which of the Following Was a Major

question 21

Multiple Choice

By the late 1640s, which of the following was a major source of income for New England's farmers and merchants?

• A) Foodstuffs and wood for barrels which were sold to sugar planters in the Caribbean
• B) Ever-increasing migrations to the area from England
• C) Grains sold into European markets
• D) Manufactured goods sold to English merchants

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