USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

FOUNDING OF THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did building New England towns and cities around a common help colonies develop a diverse economy?
A
by making it easier to trade goods
B
by creating a more skilled workforce
C
by attracting wealthier residents
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is C: Building New England towns and cities around a common help colonies develop a diverse economy by making it easier to trade goods. They built their settlements along the Atlantic coast to make it easier for colonist to get supplies from English trading ships, and to send raw material to Europe.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Economy. In the 1600s the economy of New England revolved around farming, fishing, and whaling. However, shipbuilding and sea commerce soon became an important economic activity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The colonial trade route connected the British Empire and Europe, North American colonies, and the trading alliances in Africa, also known as the Transatlantic Trade Route. An example of the colonial trade routes sequence was: New England colonies sent rum and other goods to Africa or Europe.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Dominion formed a megacolony and accomplished three purposes: Strengthened colonial defense from Native American attacks. Collected taxes more efficiently by enforcing the Navigation Acts. Established more direct control over the New England colonies.

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