During the 1600s and 1700s, the economies of the middle colonies
grew as they became centers of trade because of their location.
grew as sugar and cotton plantations flourished in virginia and maryland.
stagnated as farmers struggled with difficult soil and weather conditions.
stagnated as attacks by american indians impeded steady trade with europe.

In this unit, you read about transitions of power and the formation of newly independent nations in africa, asia, the americas, and the middle east. some of these transitions were peaceful, while others caused long-term instability. why do you think some countries were more successful than others with political transitions? what do you think were the biggest challenges facing newly independent countries? would it have been possible for leaders to prevent these problems before they happened? why or why not?

During its history, france has been a kingdom, an empire, a colonial power and a republic. true or false

The incas used quipus to options -preserve there history -keep records of people and goods -decide when to plant crops -decide work amoung peasant familys