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Choose the three statements that CORRECTLY describe an aspect of the English colonies in North America.
A Mercantilism was the economic system that emphasized colonies should provide raw materials for the “mother” country.
B Tobacco became a valuable cash crop in the New England colonies.
C Due to Quaker influence, the Mid-Atlantic colonies had a better relationship with the Native Americans.
D Shipbuilding, timber, and fishing were the main economic activities of the New England colonies.
E Trade led to the development of major cities such as Philadelphia in the Southern colonies.
The three statements that correctly describe an aspect of the English colonies in North America are:
A. Mercantilism was the economic system that emphasized colonies should provide raw materials for the “mother” country.
C. Due to Quaker influence, the Mid-Atlantic colonies had a better relationship with the Native Americans.
D. Shipbuilding, timber, and fishing were the main economic activities of the New England colonies.
Explanation:
– A is correct because mercantilism did promote the idea that colonies existed primarily to benefit the economic interests of the mother country.
– C is accurate as the Quakers in Pennsylvania advocated for peaceful relations with Native Americans, unlike some other colonies.
– D correctly identifies the New England colonies’ focus on shipbuilding, timber, and fishing due to their geographical and environmental conditions.
B is incorrect as tobacco was primarily a cash crop in the Southern colonies, not New England.
E is incorrect because Philadelphia is located in the Mid-Atlantic colonies, not the Southern colonies.
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