Maryland's soil was good for farming. 40% of the land was farmland. Since it was also near the ocean, there was a large amount of fish, shellfish, and crabs. This resulted in Maryland being "a leader in processing and distributing the Bay's seafood bounty." Along with shipbuilding, Maryland had a successful industrial economy during the colonial period. They utilized harbors to promote the market and trade from America to across the Atlantic (31).
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The Port of Baltimore.