Question

The economies of the new western states were very different from those of the northeastern states in the mid-1800s. One major difference was that western states --

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relied on subsistence farming
relied on subsistence farming

used natural harbors for shipping
used natural harbors for shipping

focused on mining and agriculture
focused on mining and agriculture

traded freely with other nations

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GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:

**focused on mining and agriculture**

In the mid-1800s, many western states developed their economies around mining (especially during events like the Gold Rush) and agriculture, which were significant drivers of their economies, contrasting with the more industrialized and manufacturing-focused economies of the northeastern states.