Question

What were 2 differences between the Middle Colonies and New England Colonies? (Choose 2)(2 points) Responses Farming was based more in the Middle Colonies, while New England colonies relied more on shipbuilding Farming was based more in the Middle Colonies, while New England colonies relied more on shipbuilding Towns were more important to people in New England colonies than in the Middle Colonies. Towns were more important to people in New England colonies than in the Middle Colonies. Enslaved Africans worked on New England farms, but the Middle Colonies did not use slave labor.

Answer 1

The two differences between the Middle Colonies and New England Colonies are:

1. **Farming was based more in the Middle Colonies, while New England colonies relied more on shipbuilding.** The Middle Colonies had a more fertile land and agricultural focus, while New England's rocky soil and harsh climate made shipbuilding and trade more significant.

2. **Towns were more important to people in New England colonies than in the Middle Colonies.** New England's society was more community-oriented and town-based, whereas the Middle Colonies had a more diverse population and larger rural areas.