<P> The New England colonies tried to help the Native Americans and also, known as the North - Eastern, included Massachusetts Colony, Rhode Island Colony, Connecticut Colony, and New Hampshire Colony . The region was first found by people from Britain in 1620 . </P> <P> These colonies provided fish, whale products, and lumber . They imported agricultural products from other regions . </P> <P> The geology of New England includes many mountains, and it is thick with trees and rivers . The forest provided, large amount of lumber for New England and led them to specialize in the shipbuilding industry . However, the landscape was unsuitable for cereal crops, so they were imported from the other colonies . Originally this region had fertile soil, but during the last glacial period, large glaciers scraped away the fertile soil and moved it south, leaving a rocky landscape that was not suitable for farming . </P> <P> The New England region is located further north and it has longer winters and the coldest weather among the three regions . Summer is mild and short . The growing season is short . </P>

What effect did geographic factors have on the economy of new england
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