what were two important natural resources for the thirteen british colonies during the years prior to the american revolution?

Good answers are land and timber.

Explanation:

The American colonies took advantage of the abundant natural resources on the new lands and inserted themselves in the trade that satisfied Europe´s needs at the time.

Important natural resources for the thirteen British colonies during the years prior to the American Revolution:

New England's economy focused on assembling. Agribusiness was troublesome and unrewarding in the North because of poor soils, cold temperatures, what's more, the short developing season.

Assembling in New England concentrated on shipbuilding because of the wealth of timber. Exchange New England was mostly sending out the merchandise that they delivered.