Question

Which of these would have been most likely to be a significant part of the middle colonies economy in 17th century North America

Answer 1

Indigo plantations.

Step-by-step explanation:

Indigo was a huge part and highly significant for the country back then. Eliza Lucas Pinckney introduced it in North America.

Indigo was a significant trading commodities, due to its demand in Europe. Its importance was such that it was considered as Blue Gold. Indigo's sales even helped to fund war intentions.

Answer 2

This answer would most likely be D) Indigo plantations. In the Middle Colonies, there was a lot of flat plain, good for farmland. They produced dyes there. shipbuilding was mainly prevalent in the New England states. For sugar, I believe the south grew that in the form of sugarcane.