USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

FOUNDING OF THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the Geography like for the New England Colonies?
A
Harbors/ Mountainous
B
Flat
C
Island
D
Desert
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The New England Colonies were located along the Atlantic coast where there was an abundance of marketable sea life. Excellent harbors and some inland waterways offered protection for ships and were also valuable for freshwater fishing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The colonization of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies was significantly influenced by geography. The rocky terrain and chilly temperature of the New England colonies made it impossible for immigrants to cultivate crops; as a result, they concentrated on fishing, lumbering, and shipbuilding.

Detailed explanation-4: -Boston Harbor served as a major trading port for the English colonies during the 1600s and 1700s, as ships carrying commodities often made their way through Boston before traveling down the coast.

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