The Geography of Maryland contributed greatly to the economy being heavily made from crops. Farmers crowded Maryland for its landmarks of the Piedmont Plataea and Chesapeake Bay for perfect farming grounds.
These images depict farming in colonial Maryland. As one can see, tobacco is a major resource to our economic wealth and stability.
Some of the natural resources colonial Maryland provides are plenty of forest, fish, and most importantly, perfect farming grounds. Much of the economy was made from the cash crop tobacco, while ranching and domesticating animals were also popular in the rolling hills. The full list of crops grown here on Maryland include corn, cotton, and a variety of vegetables. This level of variety in geography provides a home for almost every type of farmer. Maryland's surplus and its ability to remain self-sufficient contribute greatly to our economic successes. We value our farmers greatly. On the farms the labor is mainly slave work, with the population containing 30-40% slaves.