Which of the following was a defining characteristic of the Colonization
Era?

Economic characteristics of the Colonial Period

The New England colonies developed an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and eventually, manufacturing. The colonies prospered, reflecting the Puritans' strong belief in the values of hard work and thrift.

answer; the correct answer to the above statement is to increase the production of milk in a herd of milk cows, the highest producing cows were chosen as the mother;

they can increase to boost the enonomy.