Why did the new england colonies not base their economy on agriculture?

New England does not have the most suitable land for farming. The rocky soil and the colder climate aren't best for agriculture. However, New England is right along the coast and the economy relies largely upon commercial fishing.

in which two ways were the northeast woodland indians and the southeast indians similar? both collaborated to form the iroquois confederacy. both cultivated the crops of corn, beans, and squash. both lived in rich environments of swamps and rivers. both lived in tree-bark dwellings called wigwams. both expected men to hunt, while women farmed.

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