Question

The development of the shipbuilding and cod fishing industries during the colonial era would have had the GREATEST impact on which colony? A) Georgia B) Massachusetts C) South Carolina D) North Carolina

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Massachusetts

Explanation:

After the first settlers arrived at the New World by crossing the Atlantic Ocean fishing and therefore shipbuilding became an important part of the economy for all of the colonies, but especially for Massachusetts. This can be explained as the geographical conditions of this area made agriculture difficult and also Cape Cod located in Massachusetts became an important point of fishing multiple species including cod, tuna, mackerel, among others. Also, during the colonies time, Massachusetts was one of the most important colonies and the considered as the center of New England. Thus, it was Massachusetts the colony that was mainly affected by the development of shipbuilding and cod fishing industries.