Question

How did the climate and geography of the New England colonies influence their economy?

Answer 1

Answer:

While the cold climate made farming difficult, it reduced the death from disease. Climate varied greatly across the thirteen colonies, and this affected development. Cold climates used fur hunting, fishing, and forestry to survive. Moderate climates grew food, and some grew tobacco

Answer 2

Explanation:

Climate and Geography

Colonists in the New England colonies endured bitterly cold winters and mild summers. Land was flat close to the coastline but became hilly and mountainous farther inland. Soil was generally rocky, making farming difficult. Cold winters reduced the spread of disease