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In the colonial times much of the land in New England was cleared for farmland. Standard wood Fencing was becoming less of an option as trees were cleared and farmers plowing fields found a glut of rocks as they worked. Kill two birds with one one... Get the rocks out of the fields and replace wooden fences with ones that would never rot.
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What instruments did the New England colonists use?
New England colonists used many of the instruments that we use today. For example, handmade flutes, drums, and guitars were commonly used by New England colonists.
How many colonies in the New England colony?
3: new England colony, middle colony, and southern colony
What region offered voting rights to African Americans in the early 1800s?
New England -Apex
How did glaciers affect New England's Geography?
The glaciers helped to form many aspects of New England. This includes the mountains and the big lakes that are there.
How many years did the dominion of new England last?
The Dominion of New England lasted from 1686 to 1689, about three years.
Famous people who was orn in New England?
the beatles,rolling stone the who
What is the housing in the new England colonies?
the new england colonies live in houses made of wood which is today called cabins.
Who was William De Twiste Stone?
Many genealogists think of "William Stone of Twiste" as being the progenitor of the Stone Family of Maryland, USA. This William Stone of Twiste was born in "Twiste, Lancaster, England", around the year 1490. This family includes "William Maximillian Stone" who was the 3rd proprietary Governor of Maryland; and the Stone Family of Poynton Manor in Maryland and Plantations in Louisiana. The Stone Family of Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, originated with "Walter Atte Stone" who was born in Great Bromley, Essex, England, in 1327.
How many states belong to the New England region?
There are six states in New England.
How many New England Patriots players are from New England?
109 as of 2007.
What is new stone age?
The Stone Age was when many people started using tools created from stone
What is the new stone age?
The Stone Age was when many people started using tools created from stone
How many states. belong to new England.. region?
There are six states in New England.
How many pages does A New England Nun have?
A New England Nun has 328 pages.
What was the disadvantage that many New England farmers had to face?
What was the new england economy was based on
What is the effect of new England has many rivers.?
There are hundreds of rivers in england
How many pages does Old Ghosts of New England have?
Old Ghosts of New England has 237 pages.
