In the United States on the East Coast- New York, Boston, Charleston, Norfolk.
It was located in the middle of the Arabian Peninsula linking Yemen (which had major trading ports) and the Levant. It was also a pilgrimage site so there were always people there for worship which encouraged trade as well.
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D.it recruited soldieres for milatary service.
the Middle Colonies were very good for farming. Many farmers grew more than they needed for their families.