SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
FOUNDING OF THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIES
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Harsh winters and mild summers
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Warm, humid summers and mild winters.
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Cold winters and hot summers
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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. Cold winters reduced the spread of disease.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The New England Colonies The long cold winters and overall harsh climate made large scale farming difficult.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Middle colonies spanned the Mid-Atlantic region of America and were temperate in climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Geography ranged from coastal plains along the coastline, piedmont (rolling hills) in the middle, and mountains farther inland.
Detailed explanation-5: -Summers were warm, but winters were long and bitterly cold. The growing season was short. The growing season is the time of year when it is warm enough for plants to grow. In New England, the growing season lasted only from late May to early October.