Salem grew
to be a very
famous and valuable
seaport during
colonial times.

How does
this fact
relate to the
architectural page
that you have
gone to already?

Be sure that
you view the deck
plans.

Click here for
information about
the thriving shipping
industry at this time.

After you have looked
at this page, answer
the following questions
in your notebook.

What is a galleon?

What is a Major
export from New
England during
The Revoluntionary War?

How many ships were built
between 1674 and 1714?

What interesting facts
did you find out regarding
the tools needed for
shipbuilding?

Why were ships so
important during this
time?

Can you name some
other shipbuilding
locations in
New England
that were important
during this century?

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math problems
about maps.