SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE 13 COLONIES LIFE IN EARLY AMERICA
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tall mountains, a long shoreline, and fertile soil.
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a temperate climate, vast grasslands, and plentiful lakes.
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dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers.
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natural harbors, an arid climate, and rocky soil.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shipbuilding became an important industry on New England for several reasons. The area had plenty of forests that provided materials for shipbuilding. As trade particularly in slaves in the New England seaports grew, more merchant ships were built. The fishing industry also needed ships.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which physical characteristics made Shipbuilding, Fishing, Fur trapping and trading, Lumber milling activities possible in New England? Dense forests, natural harbors, and swift rivers.
Detailed explanation-3: -New England Colonies Trade This region was the most northern in the 13 colonies. The New England colonies were efficient in fishing, whaling, trapping, shipbuilding, and logging.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.