Question

Based on the map, how did New York City contribute to the development of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?
A
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New York City’s natural harbor led to an influx of immigrants to the Mid-Atlantic Colonies from southern and eastern Europe.
B.

Goods from the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were shipped through New York City on the way to England.
C.

The temperate climate of New York City allowed it to grow grain to feed the Mid-Atlantic Colonies.
D
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New York City’s location near Spanish territory allowed the Mid-Atlantic Colonies to develop a strong trade economy.

Answer 1

The best answer to how New York City contributed to the development of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies is:

**B. Goods from the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were shipped through New York City on the way to England.**

New York City's natural harbor provided a strategic location for trade, facilitating the export of goods produced in the surrounding Mid-Atlantic Colonies to England and other markets. This made the city a vital hub in the colonial economy.