Question
Multiple Choice. Use the map of the Thirteen Colonies to answer the question.
The map shows the colonies divided into three groups, all located along the Atlantic Coast. The New England Colonies are the northernmost group, the Southern Colonies the southernmost group, and the Middle Colonies between them.
The map shows the colonies divided into three groups, all located along the Atlantic Coast. The New England Colonies are the northernmost group, the Southern Colonies the southernmost group, and the Middle Colonies between them.
How did the geography of the region affect the development of the Middle Colonies?
(1 point)
Responses
The colonies’ numerous natural harbors helped cities develop trade and shipping networks.
The colonies’ numerous natural harbors helped cities develop trade and shipping networks.
The colonies’ mountainous regions contained coal, leading to industrial development.
The colonies’ mountainous regions contained coal, leading to industrial development.
The colonies’ lack of rivers made transportation difficult, limiting trade between colonies.
The colonies’ lack of rivers made transportation difficult, limiting trade between colonies.
The colonies’ rocky soil encouraged colonists to emphasize manufacturing over farming.
The map shows the colonies divided into three groups, all located along the Atlantic Coast. The New England Colonies are the northernmost group, the Southern Colonies the southernmost group, and the Middle Colonies between them.
The map shows the colonies divided into three groups, all located along the Atlantic Coast. The New England Colonies are the northernmost group, the Southern Colonies the southernmost group, and the Middle Colonies between them.
How did the geography of the region affect the development of the Middle Colonies?
(1 point)
Responses
The colonies’ numerous natural harbors helped cities develop trade and shipping networks.
The colonies’ numerous natural harbors helped cities develop trade and shipping networks.
The colonies’ mountainous regions contained coal, leading to industrial development.
The colonies’ mountainous regions contained coal, leading to industrial development.
The colonies’ lack of rivers made transportation difficult, limiting trade between colonies.
The colonies’ lack of rivers made transportation difficult, limiting trade between colonies.
The colonies’ rocky soil encouraged colonists to emphasize manufacturing over farming.
Answers
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The correct response is:
**The colonies’ numerous natural harbors helped cities develop trade and shipping networks.**
This choice accurately reflects how geography influenced the economic development of the Middle Colonies by facilitating trade and commerce due to the accessibility of harbors.
**The colonies’ numerous natural harbors helped cities develop trade and shipping networks.**
This choice accurately reflects how geography influenced the economic development of the Middle Colonies by facilitating trade and commerce due to the accessibility of harbors.