How did the geography of New England affect how people made a living? Limited farmland and a short growing season encouraged colonists in New England to turn to fishing and shipbuilding. Limited waterways and poor access to the ocean encouraged colonists in New England to turn to fur trapping and trading. Abundant farmland and a long growing season encouraged colonists in New England to grow cash crops. Abundant farmland and a short growing season encouraged colonists in New England to grow wheat and other grains.

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Adalynn Mason

12 August, 18:38

How did the geography of New England affect how people made a living? Limited farmland and a short growing season encouraged colonists in New England to turn to fishing and shipbuilding. Limited waterways and poor access to the ocean encouraged colonists in New England to turn to fur trapping and trading. Abundant farmland and a long growing season encouraged colonists in New England to grow cash crops. Abundant farmland and a short growing season encouraged colonists in New England to grow wheat and other grains.

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Matias · Answer 1

Answer A is your best option. B cannot be correct because the New England colonies had excellent access to waterways and the ocean. C is not correct because they did not have abundant farmland due to the heavy population. D is not correct for the same reason.

Rebecca Mcguire · Answer 2

"Limited farmland and a short growing season encouraged colonists to turn to fishing and shipbuilding" is the answer.