New England |
Fishing was very important to New England. Fishing fleets sailed regularly from New England coastal cities for the major fishing grounds off the coast. The fishermen were able to catch enough fish to sell to other colonies. They were able to package enough dried or salted fish to export to Europe and the West Indies. Some New Englanders also became whalers, as they hunted for their valuable oil.New Englanders also benefited from a rich forest that covered much of New England. The forest provided a fertile source for hunting, as well as a source for wood. The wood was used to build the homes of New England. The forests also became the source of one of the most important New England industries- shipbuilding. |
Middle Colonies |
The Middle colonies had rich soil and a good climate for growing crops. As a result, they were able to produce more food than they could consume. As a result they were able to export wheat and other grains to Europe. The middle colonies became known as "the breadbasket colonies". Farmers would ship their goods to the large port cities of New York and Philadelphia. Many farmers lived along the Hudson and Delaware Rivers, or other large waterways, which made shipments possible. Farmers in Pennsylvania developed a wagon called the Conestoga, which was pulled by up to eight horses and was used to haul food to market areas. |
Southern Colonies |
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