JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY 1825 1850
AGE OF THE COMMON MAN
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Rich soil and flat lands resulted in sprawling farms and plantations.
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Warm coastal waters resulted in shrimping and rice cultivation in flooded tidewaters.
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The mountainous terrain resulted in widespread mining for precious metals like gold and silver.
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Rocky soil and cold winters resulted in small farms while protective harbors promoted fishing and ship building.
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Detailed explanation-1: -How was the developing economy of the early New England colonies affected by the physical geography of the region? Rich soil and flat lands resulted in sprawling farms and plantations. Warm coastal waters resulted in shrimping and rice cultivation in flooded tidewaters.
Detailed explanation-2: -The soil was rocky, which made farming difficult. The New England colonies had very harsh winters and mild summers. This made the growing season only about five months long. Because the soil was rocky and the climate was often harsh, colonists in New England only farmed enough to feed their families.
Detailed explanation-3: -The New England colonies developed an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and eventually, manufacturing. The colonies prospered, reflecting the Puritans’ strong belief in the values of hard work and thrift.
Detailed explanation-4: -The climate and soil of the tidewater were excellent for farming. Many southern colonists grew cash crops. The weather was warm for much of the year, and crops could grow for seven or eight months. Soil in the tidewater was rich and fertile, and the area received plenty of rain.