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How did physical geography influence the population growth of New York City and Philadelphia in the 1600s and 1700s?

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Answer: Fertile farmland and temperate climate led the Middle Colonies to have bigger harvests. This led New York City and Philadelphia to serve as ports which led to population growth.

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Both cities are located near water enabling trading on water. Being located in the north land was not good for farming so they had to industrialize.
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