Which best describes the economy of the middle colonies during the 1600s and 1700s? A:the middle colonies experienced economic stagnation as farmers struggled with difficult soil and weather conditions. B:The middle colonies experienced economic growth as sugar and cotton plantations flourished. C:The middle colonies experienced economic growth as cities such as New York and Philadelphia became centers of trade. D:The middle colonies experienced economic stagnation as attacks by American Indians impeded steady trade with Europe. HELP QUICK