Final answer:
There were a wide range of economic activities in the North Carolina Colony.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the North Carolina Colony, the primary economic activities were tobacco production, deerskin trading, and the production of naval stores like tar and turpentine. By the 1720s, the colony had established itself by focusing on commodities such as tobacco which was the primary export, alongside the trade in deerskins and naval stores like turpentine and tar necessary for shipbuilding.
The geography of North Carolina, with its large swamps and marshlands, made it less attractive for traditional farming and settlement compared to other colonies, but its natural resources spurred its economic development.
Slavery also played a critical role in the economic and social development of the Carolinas. The slave trade was instrumental in the growth of plantations in South Carolina where rice and indigo were main crops. The port city of Charleston became a major entry point for slaves coming into North America, and over time, African labor became a key element in the colony's success.