Question
Why was the economy in the New England Colonies different from the economy in the Middle
Colonies?
(1 point)
The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil
available there.
The settlers had different skills and work experience.
Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.
The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work.
Colonies?
(1 point)
The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil
available there.
The settlers had different skills and work experience.
Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.
The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work.
Answers
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The most appropriate answer to why the economy in the New England Colonies was different from that in the Middle Colonies is:
**The settlers had different skills and work experience.**
New England's economy was heavily focused on shipbuilding, fishing, and trade due to its geographic and climatic conditions, while the Middle Colonies had a more diverse agricultural economy with fertile soil that supported the cultivation of grains and other crops, alongside trade. This difference in available skills and experiences greatly influenced the development of their respective economies.
**The settlers had different skills and work experience.**
New England's economy was heavily focused on shipbuilding, fishing, and trade due to its geographic and climatic conditions, while the Middle Colonies had a more diverse agricultural economy with fertile soil that supported the cultivation of grains and other crops, alongside trade. This difference in available skills and experiences greatly influenced the development of their respective economies.