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

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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 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.

The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work.
The Middle Colonies lacked strong leadership to keep settlers focused on their work.

The settlers in New England were able to grow abundant crops in the rich soil available there.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

The economies of the New England Colonies and the Middle Colonies differed primarily due to geography, climate, and available resources. New England's rocky soil and harsher climate limited agriculture, while the Middle Colonies had more fertile land and a mix of farming and trade, including timber resources from the forests.