Some colonists who lived near the coastline, made their living by shipbuilding, whaling and fishing. The colonists also traded with the other two regions so they could meet their needs. The benefits of the trade with the Mid-Atlantic and Southern colonial regions was, the New England colonies needed what the other two colonies had, and the other two colonies needed what the New England colonies had. So, to make it equal, they traded and the New England colonies were able to meet their needs. They specialized in making furniture, shipbuilding, furs, and livestock products. As much as there were benefits, there were also challenges. In the winters it was hard for them to trade and meet their needs. Their soil was not as rich as the other regions had. The New England colonies had many harsh times, but also
Some colonists who lived near the coastline, made their living by shipbuilding, whaling and fishing. The colonists also traded with the other two regions so they could meet their needs. The benefits of the trade with the Mid-Atlantic and Southern colonial regions was, the New England colonies needed what the other two colonies had, and the other two colonies needed what the New England colonies had. So, to make it equal, they traded and the New England colonies were able to meet their needs. They specialized in making furniture, shipbuilding, furs, and livestock products. As much as there were benefits, there were also challenges. In the winters it was hard for them to trade and meet their needs. Their soil was not as rich as the other regions had. The New England colonies had many harsh times, but also