Question

Which colonies were tied to the sea and relied on lumber and shipbuilding to have a successful economy?
Southern.
New England.
Middle.
Western.

Answer 1

The colonies that were tied to the sea and relied on lumber and shipbuilding to have a successful economy were the **New England** colonies. These colonies, which included Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, had abundant forests for lumber and were situated along the coast, making them well-suited for shipbuilding and maritime trade.