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Why did many colonists in new England turn from farming to shipbuilding and fishing?
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∙ 12y ago
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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere was rocky soil and a short growing season, therefore it was extremely difficult to farm in the New England colonies.
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What was the new england colonies best known for?
the New England Colonies were good at shipbuilding and cattle and dairy farming.
Did the New England Connecticut colony depend on fishing or shipbuilding?
Massachusetts.
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.
What was the basis of New England's economy?
The economy of the New England colonies took advantage of the location and natural resources which surrounded it. Fishing, whaling, shipbuilding, and lumber were some of the industries the colony was very successful in. In addition, small farms which grew crops that only required short growing seasons, and were hardy enough to stand the usual chilly weather, also flourished.
What was the economy of the New England colonies based on?
The New England Colonies economy was based on items they could export. Farming, fishing, and building ships were all exportable and important to their economy.
What is the occupations of rhode island?
farming, fishing, and shipbuilding
What did the New England colonies to ecconomicaly?
First of all, I wrote this Question and it was supposed to be do economically. And the Answer is Fishing, Whaling, Shipbuilding, farming, etc.
How was the economy in Rhode Island?
Farming, forestry, fishing, textiles and shipbuilding.
How did the Rhode Island colony suppot themselves?
Farming, fishing and shipbuilding.
What three industries helped the early settlers?
farming, fishing and shipbuilding
What was the new england colonies best known for?
the New England Colonies were good at shipbuilding and cattle and dairy farming.
What was the result of New England's fishing and shipbuilding industries?
nothing
How did people in Rhode Island earn living?
Farming, fishing and shipbuilding were the major industries.
What were the two major non-farming industries of Massachusetts Bay colony?
Fishing and Shipbuilding
Why was the economy of new England based on commerce?
APEX~ only a small part of the land was good for farming ;) The economy of New England was based on commerce because only a small part of the land was good for farming. New Englanders started to trade with the West Indies while developing fishing, small manufacturing, and shipbuilding.
What were some jobs in colonial Massachusetts?
farming, lumbering,fishing,shipbuilding,and trading were some jobes that they had.
What were the main economics in Rhode Island?
Farming, forestry and fishing to which shipbuilding and textile manufacturing were added.
