Question

high grade unit 1 assessment- colonization and evolution
section 1: how did geography and economics influence colonial development?
article: land, labor, and trade in colonial america
american colonies developed in distinct regional patterns, shaped in large part by geography and economics.
how did geography influence the development of the new england economy?
harsh winters limited settlement near rivers and coasts.
they focused on fishing, timber, and trade due to rocky soil and short growing seasons.
new england relied primarily on thriving cotton production, similar to the southern colonies.
large plantations thrived in the regions fertile valleys.

Explanation:

New England had rocky soil and short growing seasons, which made large - scale agriculture difficult. So, it focused on fishing, timber, and trade instead of cotton production or large plantations. Harsh winters did not limit settlement near rivers and coasts as they were important for trade and fishing.

Answer:

They focused on fishing, timber, and trade due to rocky soil and short growing seasons.