SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
FOUNDING OF THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIES
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Because it was so cold in New England, large scale farming of cash crops was impossible.
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People lived close together in town because it was easier to provide electricity if closer together.
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Because the weather was cold, no hostile Native American groups lived in the area, so they lived in peace.
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The temperatures were so cold that diseases carried by miquitoes like malaria spread quickly.
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Detailed explanation-1: -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. Some of these crops included corn, beans, and squash.
Detailed explanation-2: -The geography of this region featured a warmer climate with fertile soil, flat land, easily-navigable rivers, and wide valleys making it perfect for farming and growing crops. Wealthy farmers grew cash crops and raised livestock. Mining and trading were also important aspects of the economy here.
Detailed explanation-3: -Economies: Farming in the New England Colonies was difficult due to the poor soil, cold climate and short growing season. Families in New England grew enough food to feed their families but had to rely on manufacturing and trade to earn livings.
Detailed explanation-4: -The long cold winters and overall harsh climate made large scale farming difficult. Farms in the New England Colonies tended to be small subsistence farms, a type of agriculture in which people lived on what they grew themselves.