Question

Geography influenced the economy in the New England colonies seen in

poor soils made the region focus on trade (merchants), as well as plentiful forests created shipbuilding industry


region’s rich soil and long growing season, fostered the development of strong agricultural producing colonies.


focused only on agriculture


little access to water kept region isolated

AND 

The economic development of the mid-Atlantic, New England, and Southern colonies differed mainly because of

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Answer 1

The correct answer should be focused only on agriculture.

The growing seasons were short so they had to focus on making different types of agricultural goods for trade. The long season was in the south, while the rough soil and shipbuilding were popular in Chesapeake. The region was not isolated and was rather active and fertile.