COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS
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Rich soil and flat lands resulted in sprawling farms and plantations.
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Warm coastal waters resulted in shrimping and rice cultivation in flooded tidewaters.
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The mountainous terrain resulted in widespread mining for precious metals like gold andsilver.
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Rocky soil and cold winters resulted in small farms while protective harbors promotedfishing and ship building
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Detailed explanation-1: -How was the developing economy of the early New England colonies affected by the physical geography of the region? Rocky soil and cold winters resulted in small farms while protective harbors promoted fishing and ship building.
Detailed explanation-2: -Long Coastlines offered abundant natural resources. Proximity to flooding rivers limited development. Natural Harbors provided access to markets.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -This area also had good coastal harbors for shipping. The land ranged from coastal plains, piedmont (rolling hills), and mountains further inland. Because the soil was so rich and fertile, many middle colonists farmed.
Detailed explanation-5: -European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to determine why colonists were drawn to a particular region of the country.