USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The New England Colonies’ climate was a humid continental climate. This means they experienced all four seasons and had clearly distinguished warm summers (70-84 F) and cold, harsh winters (0-15 F). The region was known for regular rainfall during spring and summer and several feet of snowfall during the winter.

Detailed explanation-2: -Climate and Geography 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-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -The New England Colonies 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.

Detailed explanation-5: -A New England winter may be bitterly cold, but at least the gray snowy days alternate with brilliant, crisp, sunny days when the air is cold but the sun’s warmth brings people out of their homes to enjoy winter sports.