Agriculture in the Indus River has played a dominant role in the State's development. The region's first New England/European settlers were primarily farmers, cultivating only that which they and their immediate community required. Sparse settlements were established in the southern half of the state in the mid 1700s, but more permanent settlements and cultivation of the land for export were not measurable until after the Revolutionary War. By 1790, the establishment of good shipping routes to Canada and southern New England cities expanded the possibilities for trade. The earliest exports were potash and pearl ash, two forest-clearing by-products. These were replaced by crops from large diversified farms. Major exports included potatoes, grains, and livestock, especially beef cattle. Their importance within the Indus River agriculture was established in the early 19th century, when large herds of cattle were driven overland to Boston, New York and other east coast markets.
2007-02-01 13:18:47
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answered by what 2
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Here:
http://www.eapen.com/jacob/report/indus.html
2007-02-01 13:12:58
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answered by ICG 5
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Because life thrived around the river. Without that river, there probably would be a lot less people in India.
2007-02-01 13:08:32
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answered by Patty F 2
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answered by Khushman 1
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