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How did geography influence the economy in the Mid- Atlantic/Middle colonies

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The middle colonies were often called the "bread" colonies. They had a long growing season and decent soil. Their wheat, rye, oats, barley, etc. Was how they kept their economy going.
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For the answer to the question above, in the middle colonies, there was a large variety of land, which was good for growing tobacco and indigo. They were mostly farmers, but fishing, lumber, and shipbuilding were also common.
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