The biggest obstacle to colonial manufacturing was that
A. Parliament forbade the manufacture of specific goods, such as hats.
B. most colonists wanted to farm rather than manufacture goods.
C. the skilled labor force necessary for manufacturing was simply lacking in the colonies.
D. British economic policies encouraged colonists to focus on exporting more raw commodities.
Answer: B
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