WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which colonial region is best described by the phrases below?* natural resources included fish and timber* poor farming conditions and long cold winters* settled by Pilgrims and Puritans seeking religious freedom
A
Middle Atlantic
B
Pacific
C
Southern
D
New England
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expert-Verified Answer. “New England” is the one colonial region among the choices given in the question that is best described by the phrases in the box. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the last option or option “C".

Detailed explanation-2: -The New England colonies had rocky soil, which was not suited to plantation farming, so the New England colonies depended on fishing, lumbering, and subsistence farming.

Detailed explanation-3: -The natural resources found in the New England Colonies included: fish, whales, trees, and furs. The natural resources found in the Middle Colonies included: iron ore and good soil. The natural resources found in the Southern Colonies included: rich farmlands, forests, and fish.

Detailed explanation-4: -The middle colonies had deep, rich soil. The fertile soil was good for farming. These colonies had mild winters and warm summers. The growing season was longer than in New England because there was more sun and lots of rain.

Detailed explanation-5: -The colonies developed into three distinct regions: New England, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies. Each region developed a different economy and society. Cold winters, short growing season, and a rugged landscape.

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