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Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island was strategically located in relation to the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. Hence, maritime trade became an important industry to colonial Rhode Island. Shipbuilding was the first major industry in the area. Fishing was also important to the economy of the colony.
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∙ 9y agoRhode Island exported items such as fish (the northern colonies were big on fishing) and timber and with timber boat making and furniture, etc. The soil was rocky and they had harsh weather so farming was out of the question. Many had substinance farming (aka: just enough for themselves and their family).
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∙ 13y agoLivestock, dairy, fishing, and lumber
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∙ 11y agojewelry, rubber products, and machinery
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∙ 14y agoBoat and ship building.
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What was colonial Rhode Islands economy?
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What are the industries in Rhode Island?
The industries
Were there slaves in colonial Rhode Island?
No there wasn't slavery in Rhode Island. Rhode Island was started as a colony for unconventional people in the colonies.
What are the major industries of Rhoode Island?
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What are the major industries in Rhode Island?
fisheries
What did the Indians teach colonial Rhode Island people?
They tought them how to survive in the Rhode Island area.
Where there swamps in colonial Rhode Island?
yes
Where there colleges in colonial rhode island?
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What nationality was colonial Rhode Island?
boobs
Who did colonial Rhode Island trade with?
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Smallest population in colonial America?
Rhode Island
What did colonial Rhode Island do for leisure?
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