How did the New England style of land inheritance affect trade and industry?
A. Subsistence farming soon transitioned into profitable plantations, encouraging many to stay away from the seaports.
B. Local fishermen often wanted to retire to a farm, but they were denied land.
C. Because land was divided among sons, the average size of land holdings decreased, motivating more people to sell their land and turn to trade and industry.
D. New England farms supplied all the necessary agricultural products for trade.