Which colonies were tied to the sea and relied on lumber and shipbuilding to have a successful economy?

Question

Southern.
New England.
Middle.
Western.

Answer 1

The colonies that were tied to the sea and relied on lumber and shipbuilding to have a successful economy were the New England colonies. These colonies, which included Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire, had abundant forests for lumber and were situated along the coast, making them well-suited for shipbuilding and maritime trade.