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which characteristics of the New England colonies contributed MOST to the development of the shipbuilding industry? Select YES or NO for each characteristic. (1 point) YES NO Rich, fertile soil Abundance of timber Year round growing season Numerous varieties of sea life Deep harbors Religious toleration Question 8 3.

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Here are the characteristics of the New England colonies and their relevance to the development of the shipbuilding industry:

  1. Rich, fertile soil - NO
  2. Abundance of timber - YES
  3. Year round growing season - NO
  4. Numerous varieties of sea life - NO
  5. Deep harbors - YES
  6. Religious toleration - NO

The two key characteristics that contributed most to the development of the shipbuilding industry in the New England colonies were the abundance of timber and the presence of deep harbors.