The New England colonies relied on fishing to make a living. They also relied on the help from the Native Americans in the area.
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It was not adopted because each of the colonies wanted its own power, and the people thought that they could rely on the British soldiers.
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They are not extensively industrialized. Their economies rely heavily on exports.
Before American gained its independence, it was a colony of Great Britain and Great Britain's policy is that their colonies can only trade with them and no other nation. So, when the American Revolution started and a boycott was started, then U.S. would have to rely on themselves for resources or see if any other nations are willing to trade with them.
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