Asked by Azooz AL-mohammdi on May 16, 2024

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What was the key to economic development in the New England colonies?

A) Shipbuilding and fishing
B) Ironworks industry
C) Slave trade
D) Tobacco

Economic Development

The process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people.

Shipbuilding

The construction of ships and other floating vessels, a critical industry for trade, transportation, and military purposes.

Ironworks Industry

The sector involved in the smelting of iron ore, casting, and the forging of iron and steel to produce various goods and structures.

  • Develop an awareness of how European colonial directives, including the Navigation Acts, influenced the trading activities, economic landscape, and connections with native peoples within the colonies.
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Elizabeth MartinezMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The New England colonies' economy was significantly bolstered by shipbuilding and fishing, due to their geographic location and natural resources, making these industries key to their economic development.