<u>The correct answer is B. Climate and soil conditions.
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<u>1. Differences in Climate:</u> <em><u>New England</u></em> was colder in winter, with frequent snowfall, and springs were generally wetter and more cloudy than in the <em><u>Chesapeake region</u></em>.
<u>2. Differences in Soil:</u> <em><u>New England</u></em> did not have large areas of fertile land, suitable for agriculture, so they were engaged in other activities such as trade, fishing, and industry. On the contrary, in <em><u>the Chesapeake region</u></em>, tobacco cultivation was developed due to the large fertile areas and its temperate, humid and fresh climate.