USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The shipbuilding industry was extremely important, especially to the New England Colonies in Colonial Times. The first ships were built for fishing, but trade was also conducted by water, which eventually led to the real demand in shipbuilding. Shipyards rose up all along the coast of New England.

Detailed explanation-2: -Because the New England colonies focused on the shipbuilding and fishing industries, they imported agricultural products (farm products) from other colonies and England.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fishing in the New England colonies dates back to the early 1600s when the first Pilgrims made the journey across the ocean to the New World. The poor farmland caused the fishing industry to become vital to the success of the 13 colonies.

Detailed explanation-4: -The city of Philadelphia, New York, and Boston remained the top shipbuilding sites during the period following the Revolution until the 19th century.

Detailed explanation-5: -The New England colonies had acres and acres of forested land. This provided the New England colonists with timber for building houses, ships, etc. They also had an abundant supply of iron used in shipbuilding, and their mining industry flourished. The ships they built were used for exporting goods.