USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Most of New England consists geologically of volcanic island arcs that accreted onto the eastern edge of the Laurentian Craton in prehistoric times. Much of the bedrock found in New England is heavily metamorphosed due to the numerous mountain building events that occurred in the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -The New England colonies were flat along the rocky coastline, which made good harbors. It became hilly and mountainous further inland. The land was covered in dense forests. The soil was rocky, which made farming difficult.

Detailed explanation-3: -Climate and Geography Colonists in the New England colonies endured bitterly cold winters and mild summers. Land was flat close to the coastline but became hilly and mountainous farther inland. Soil was generally rocky, making farming difficult.

Detailed explanation-4: -Definition. The New England Colonies were the settlements established by English religious dissenters along the coast of the north-east of North America between 1620-1640 CE.