Q22

Question

Why was the economy in the New England Colonies different from the economy in the Middle Colonies?
(1 point)
Responses

The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil available there.
The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil available there.
The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods.
The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods.
Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.
Religious beliefs affected the type and amount of work people could do.
The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work.

Answer 1

The key difference in the economies of the New England Colonies and the Middle Colonies lies in their agricultural productivity and the resources available to them.

While all the options presented contain elements that could be discussed in terms of colonial life, the most accurate response is related to the agricultural and resource differences. Therefore, if you are looking for a response that highlights the contrast in economic activities due to geography and resources, an appropriate selection would be:

The settlers in the Middle Colonies used resources from the forest to trade for needed goods.

This reflects how the Middle Colonies had a more diverse economy including farming, manufacturing, and trade that utilized their geographic resources, while New England's economy was more focused on fishing, timber, and small-scale farming due to less fertile soil.