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What were some important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies? Select all that apply.

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shipping
shipping

fur trade
fur trade

farming
farming

fishing
fishing

tobacco farming

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The important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies were:

  1. Shipping
  2. Fishing

Farming and the fur trade were also significant in some areas, but shipping and fishing were particularly crucial in New England. Tobacco farming was more prevalent in the Southern colonies.