Why did many colonists in the New England Colonies focus on industries like fishing and shipbuilding instead of large-scale farming?

They had no knowledge of useful farming techniques.

The soil was rocky and the growing season was very short.

The King of England outlawed most farming in the region.

They preferred to import all of their food directly from Europe.

What was the primary reason planters in the Southern Colonies grew cash crops like tobacco and rice?

To feed their own families throughout the winter season.

To trade them directly with local American Indian tribes.

To sell them for a significant profit in other markets.

To experiment with new types of plants brought from Europe.

Many high mountains for protection

Thick forests that provided lumber

Rich, fertile soil and a warmer climate