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How did the geography of New England make farming difficult for the colonists?
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoit was wet so the soil was bad .
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In which area was farming difficult because of the rocky soil?
the new England colonies
What would a typical day be like for colonists of new England colonies?
Colonists spent most of their day trying to survive in their new land. Men would spend their day farming. Women would spend their day preparing for the meals and making things that they would need.
Why did many colonists in new England turn from farming to shipbuilding and fishing?
They were located on the coast and close to a harbor. There was an abundant supply of lumber and other natural resources. There was ship building expertise amonf the inhabitants. There was also a need for ships - this is an early example of capitalism.
What was the colonists' economy based on?
commerce, handcrafts and farming
Where did many colonists settle in order to get land for farming?
Colonists found that many places were suitable for farming. By the 1750s, there were some farmers in Massachusetts, but the vast majority settled in the southern or Middle-Atlantic region, especially in Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina, and Georgia.
How did geography of new England make farming difficult for colonists?
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How did the geography of England make farming difficult for colonist?
The geography of England posed challenges for colonists attempting to farm due to its hilly terrain, limited arable land, and unpredictable weather conditions. These factors made it difficult to cultivate crops and sustain agriculture on a large scale, leading colonists to adopt alternative methods of subsistence such as hunting, fishing, and trade to supplement their food supply.
In the 1700's the new England colonieswhat kind of climate and geography did they have?
The New England Colonies had a much harsher climate and geography for colonists to work with than did the colonists in the Southern Colonies. Fishing and farming communities stayed along the rivers. Lumber, furs, whaling, and other maritime activities provided sources of income for colonists.
What was the climate and geography of the new England colonies?
The New England colonies had a lot of rocky soil, which made farming challenging for the new colonists. As far as climate, the colonies in New England experienced cold winters, and humid and hot summers.
What in New England made farming difficult?
The weather is what made farming in New England difficult. Winters are harsh, and the growing season is short.
How did New England geography affect farming?
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How did the geography of the new England colonies affect the settlement?
much of New England is made up of hills and low mountains, large areas are covered by forests, and the soil is thin and rocky, which makes farming difficult.
Why would colonists in New England have turned to fishing rather than farming?
Much of new england is made up of hills and low mountains. Large areas are covered by forests. The soil is thin ans rocky,which makes farming difficult
Why was new England geography good for farming?
It wasn't good for farming. That is why it turned to building ships, shipping and marine manufacturing.
How New England colonists solved the problem of poor farming conditions?
Quiute
Why was farming so difficult for new england colony?
because of you
Why was New England's geography bad for farming?
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