Which reason best explains why industries such as shipbuilding, lumbering, and fur trapping dominated the economy of the New England colonies?
A.
A greater concentration of skilled laborers initially settled in the region.
B.
Fewer people owned slaves in the region.
C.
Settlers had limited knowledge of farming techniques which led to increased interest in industry.
D.
The area was poorly suited to agriculture which forced settlers to develop other industries.
1 answer
D. The area was poorly suited to agriculture which forced settlers to develop other industries.