what effect did geographic factors have on the economy of new england
The impact of geography on colonial America The geology of New England includes many mountains, and it is thick with trees and rivers. The forest provided, large amount of lumber for New England and led them to specialize in the shipbuilding industry. However,the landscape was unsuitable for cereal crops, so they were imported from the other colonies.[1] Originally this region had fertile soil, but during the last glacial period, large glaciers scraped away the fertile soil and moved it south, leaving a rocky landscape that was not suitable for farming.[2]
History of New England On April 10, 1606, King James I of England issued two charters, one each for the Virginia Companies, of London and Plymouth, respectively.[6][7] Due to a duplication of territory (between Chesapeake Bay and Long Island Sound), the two companies were required to maintain a separation of 100 miles (160 km), even where the two charters overlapped.[8][9][10] The London Company was authorized to make settlements from North Carolina to New York (31 to 41 degrees North Latitude), provided there was no conflict with the Plymouth Company’s charter. The purpose of both was to claim land for England and trade.