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Which English relied most heavily on shipping and shipbuilding?

Its either The chesapeake colonies New England colonies mid atlantic colonies southern colonies HELP WHICH ONE?


What did the economy of new England heavily rely on?

they relied heavily on shipping.


Economic activity in the New England colonies relied heavily on trade in part because?

a cold climate and poor soil made it unprofitable


What did the new England colonies rely on to make a living?

The New England colonies relied on fishing to make a living. They also relied on the help from the Native Americans in the area.


What English colonies relied most heavily on shipping and shipbuilding?

The New England colonies, particularly Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, relied heavily on shipping and shipbuilding due to their access to abundant timber resources and the Atlantic Ocean. The region's economy was heavily based on maritime activities, including fishing, trade, and transportation. Shipyards flourished, producing vessels that facilitated both local and transatlantic trade, making New England a hub of maritime commerce during the colonial period.


What are the differences between the English colonies?

The English colonies in North America can be broadly categorized into three main groups: New England colonies, Middle colonies, and Southern colonies. New England colonies (such as Massachusetts and Connecticut) were known for their focus on religion, shipbuilding, and trade. Middle colonies (such as New York and Pennsylvania) had diverse populations and were known for their agricultural production and trade. Southern colonies (such as Virginia and the Carolinas) relied heavily on agriculture, particularly cash crops like tobacco and rice, and utilized slave labor in plantation economies.


Which English colonies relies most heavily on shipping and shipbuilding?

Its either The chesapeake colonies New England colonies mid atlantic colonies southern colonies HELP WHICH ONE?


Why was the economy of new England commercial and industrial insted of agricultural?

Because there weren't a lot of farmers in New England. They relied heavily on the fishing industry in New England. Fishing is not agricultural. Not much was grown in New England, that's why their economy is not listed as agricultural.


What adavantage did the middle colonies have over the new England and southern colonies?

They have the Appalachian Mountains which were heavily wooded and provided an excellent source of lumber.


What were the different regions of Colonial America?

Colonial America was divided into three main regions: the New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies. The New England Colonies, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island, were characterized by a rocky climate and Puritan religious influence. The Middle Colonies, such as New York and Pennsylvania, were known for their diverse populations and fertile land, making them agricultural hubs. The Southern Colonies, including Virginia and Georgia, relied heavily on plantation agriculture and enslaved labor, with a warm climate suited for cash crops like tobacco and cotton.


How did geography and climate and shape and the economy politics and the growth of slavery in the southern colonies the new England colonies and the middle colonies between 1607 and 1750?

southern colonies: fertile soil, warm and humid weather, almost no industry, short winters middle colonies:mix of new England and southern colonies New England colonies: rocky and thin soil, long winters, relied on industry and shipbuilding and trade


The colony I live in has few slaves but many indentured servants. Where do I live?

New England