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What was the basis of wealth in the northern states

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Answer: lumber and built goods

Explanation: back in the 1800's, the northern states were using all of the lumber they had from the forests for ships, furniture and other materials.

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Answer:

There were more factories in the north versus plantations in the south. Factories work a lot faster, as they are machine based, while plantations are more manual work.

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