B. shipbuilding
Shipbuilding was more prominent in the New England colonies compared to the other colonies due to their access to abundant timber resources and their geographical location, which made maritime trade and fishing important industries.
The first 13 colonies included three distinct regions: New England, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies. Which industry was more prominent in the New England colonies than the other colonies?
A.
agriculture
B.
shipbuilding
C.
textiles
D.
mining
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