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 responses for each characteristic regarding its contribution to the shipbuilding industry in the New England colonies:

  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 characteristics most relevant to the development of the shipbuilding industry in New England are the abundance of timber and deep harbors.