Colonies Climate Output Specialization New England Colonies Cold, long winters with short, mild summers Lumber, fishing, furs, s
hipbuilding, shipping and trade Mid-Atlantic Colonies Mild winters with warm summers Wheat, animal products, trade Southern Colonies Shorter winters with hot and humid summers Tobacco, rice, wheat, and later, cotton Based on the information in the table, which statement is CORRECT about specialization in shipbuilding? A) All of the colonies specialized in shipbuilding. B) The New England colonies had access to lumber to build ships. C) The Southern colonies had little need for ships to trade goods. D) The Mid-Atlantic colonies did not have the right climate to build ships. Hint Historical Understandings Comparing The Colonies
