Which of the following does NOT explain why the mid-Atlantic colonies (New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) surpassed the colonies of New England and southeastern Canada, economically and in population?

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The mid-Atlantic colonies' economic and population growth was not primarily due to receiving subsidies from the British crown. Their success was more directly related to geographical and climatic advantages, such as a slightly warmer climate, deep-water harbors, and better access to inland resources, which facilitated agriculture, trade, and settlement.

Which of the Following Does NOT Explain Why the Mid-Atlantic