History of Maine During the American Revolution

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Throughout the revolutionary period, there was frequently internal and external conflict regarding Maine control. Maine had a wealth of resources, including fishing, coastlines, and fertile agricultural areas. As a consequence, a large number of people moved to Maine to start farming. These aided in hastening the economic growth of Maine, increasing both internal and exterior control over the area. Maine’s original settlers in the nineteenth century contributed to a more varied source of revenue. (Day, 242). It consequently increased subsistence farming in the areas of Maine. By combining various crops and producing enough labor, the original inhabitants were able to maintain their way of life monetarily. Farming was the main driver for both internal and external forces for the control of Maine region. Moreover, different types of occupations led to a strong imprint on the rural areas of Maine.

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The evolution of Maine farming between 1783 and 1861 went into an overlapping level. The era between 1820 and 1860 was associated with much prosperity agricultural prosperity as well as commercial evolution which attracted internal and external control forces. Maine was often faced by constant confrontations between the coastal communities and inland farmers over resources due to lack of self-sufficiency. These confrontations resulted from the need for these communities to meet their needs (Day 244). The inland frontiers of Maine experienced a lot of prosperity due to the increasing agricultural productivity. This shaped the commercial stand of these communities. On the other hand, Maine coastal communities struggled to meet their daily needs. As a result, there were constant conflict that involved the squatters and the Kennebec proprieties who tried to eject the squatters.

Work Cited

Day, Clarence Albert. “History of Maine agriculture, 1604-1860.” (1954).