USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The New England region included the colonies of Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. It had rocky soil, dense forests, and natural harbors that gave easy access to the sea.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ice and rocks cut deep valleys through the mountains. They scraped up New England’s rich soil and pushed it south, leaving a thin, rocky layer of dirt. Farming was difficult in New England. Most of the land was filled with rocks or was too sandy to farm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The New England Colonies included Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The geography of this region featured dense forests and hills. Combined with the hard rocky land, cold climate and long winters, New England was a poor area for large farming operations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most New England soils are naturally acidic and need to be limed periodically to keep the pH in the range of 6.5 to 6.8 for most vegetable crops.

Detailed explanation-5: -New England had a short growing season and rocky soil. Colonists took advantage of other opportunities in the region, especially fishing and whaling.