Question

Why were the Southern colonies well suited for farming and agriculture? How did the colonies of New England MOSTLY use their natural supply of lumber to make money through trade with England? A) They built and sold ships to the English. B) They made furniture and sent it to England. C) They sent lumber to England for other goods. D) They gave the English wooden goods for trade.

Answer 1

Geographical region

Option: A) They built and sold ships to the English.

Explanation:

The southern colonies embrace for farming and agriculture because of geographical and climate condition. The southern colonies had fertile land and a damp and warm climate. Most of the estates (plantations) grew cash crops such as tobacco, rice, cotton, and indigo.

The colonies of New England flourished with cities and town with trading harbours and centres. The people who lived in New England were highly skilled who knew shipbuilding, shopkeepers, and other craftsmanship. Lumber used for shipbuilding in New England colonies because of abundance forest they gad in the region. Ships were built and sold to England.