South Carolina Economic Development
Why was the economic development of South Carolina important to Great Britain?
And how did it benifit from the colonies?
South Carolina provided vital products necessary for the navy, especially tar and pine resin. Pine trees were also ideal for use as masts on larger ships.
To have these produced in large quantities, it was necessary to build up the economic infrastructure of the colony.
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