S ECTION 3
Economic Organization and Structure
New York was often referred to as the “breadbasket� colony because it grew so many crops, especially wheat. The New York colony was also abundant in several natural resources including fertile farmland, timber, furs, and coal. Iron ore was the one of the most important resources found in the colony.Wheat and iron ore products (plows, tools, kettles, locks, nails, and large blocks of iron) were among the main good exported to England accounting for the economics of New York.
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