Final answer:
Indigo was not a major resource of the New England colonies; it was primarily cultivated in the southern colonies. The New England economy was known for shipbuilding, whaling, and the production of rum.
Step-by-step explanation:
The major resource that was not associated with the New England colonies is B. Indigo. The New England colonies were known for several industries including shipbuilding, whaling, and the production of goods like rum. Indigo, used as a dye, was primarily cultivated in the southern colonies like South Carolina and Georgia due to the warmer climate suitable for growing the indigo plant.
The other options given—lumber, whale oil, and rum—were indeed significant products of the New England economy.
Lumber was critical for building and maintaining ships (as depicted in Figure 6.1.2 New England Ship-building), whale oil was used for lighting and lubricants, and rum was produced in large quantities due to the distilling of molasses obtained by trading with the Caribbean.