The New England colonies were based on Shipping and Trade because of the cold, harsh winter's and dense forests.
Answer: Option A
Step-by-step explanation:
The New England colonies included dense forests and they experienced cold and harsh winters. As they had thick trees lumbering was done and lumber export was the major trade. It also helped them in building ships. Excellent water ways provided them to extend their trade through the Atlantic.
Agriculture was not favorable for the weather condition so they bought agricultural products from other colonies exchanging lumber. The forests provided them animal products especially furs of animals which were exported. Fishing also added to their economy.