The cities of New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia began to become wealthy in the late-1600s because of what economic activity?

Question

Responses

A tradingtrading

B slaveryslavery

C rice farmingrice farming

D tobacco farming

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A trading

During the late-1600s, New York, Baltimore, and Philadelphia became wealthy primarily due to their roles as trading ports and centers of commerce. Slavery, while a significant factor in the economy of the Southern colonies, was not the primary economic activity that drove the wealth of these cities during that time.