WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Compared with the South, what disadvantage did New England farmers face? Regional farms did not support many cash crops. Few slaves were available to work the rich soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -The soil was rocky, which made farming difficult. 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-3: -Southern Colonies Whereas New England farmers were subsistence farmers, farming just enough for their families, and Middle Atlantic farmers used a system of mixed farming, raising a variety of crops and some livestock, large-scale Southern farmers were one-crop farmers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Economies: Farming in the New England Colonies was difficult due to the poor soil, cold climate and short growing season. Families in New England grew enough food to feed their families but had to rely on manufacturing and trade to earn livings.

Detailed explanation-5: -The economy was based on cash crops (crops grown for money), such as grain. Good harbors and trade led to the economic growth of major cities like New York City and Philadelphia. These colonies were called the “breadbasket colonies” because the soil and growing season allowed them to produce so much grain.