Which reason best explains why industries such as shipbuilding, lumbering, and fur trapping dominated the economy of the New England colonies?

Question

A.
Settlers had limited knowledge of farming techniques which led to increased interest in industry.
B.
The area was poorly suited to agriculture which forced settlers to develop other industries.
C.
Fewer people owned slaves in the region.
D.
A greater concentration of skilled laborers initially settled in the region.

Answer 1

B. The area was poorly suited to agriculture which forced settlers to develop other industries.