Question

Which was an important part of New England’s economy by the 1660s?

(1 point)
Responses

tobacco farms
tobacco farms

shipbuilding
shipbuilding

textile production
textile production

slavery

Answer 1

By the 1660s, an important part of New England's economy was **shipbuilding**. New England's abundant forests and coastal access made it a prime location for the construction of ships, which were vital for trade and fishing.