Discuss the development of the New England economy in the eighteenth century. Why did New Englanders increasingly turn to the sea for their livelihood?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
New England’s rocky soil limited the available farmland.
New Englanders found no staple crop that could be sold directly to Britain to create a balance of trade.
The region’s farm families had adapted well to the challenging environment and short growing seasons.
Abundant timber fueled New England’s shipbuilding industry.
On Nantucket Island off Cape Cod, whaling became a new source of income.
The fishing and rum industries were closely tied to the Atlantic slave trade.
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