Primarily agricultural economies presided in the middle colonies, where foodstuffs were grown and fishing was done along the coasts. Furthermore, logging and animal trapping and hunting (for food and furs) also contributed to the economy.
The only state that did not go was Rhode island so I'm guessing A.
D. converting sunlight into energy in ATP
The Civil War began when the Confederates bombarded Union Soldiers at Fort Summer. And, yes, it did start from the different views from the South and North that came with President Lincoln.