Which was true of New England by the mid-1700s?
A) Britain was purchasing about one-fourth of their seafood from New England.
B) The two principal products were maize and lumber.
C) They had begun to supply all of England's naval vessels.
D) Their surplus crops were limited to grain and cereals.
E) England was purchasing about one-third of all British ships from New England.

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By the mid-1700s, New England had developed a significant shipbuilding industry, and England was purchasing about one-third of all British ships from New England.

Which Was True of New England by the Mid-1700s