Which of the following economic pursuits was the slowest to evolve in new england? a. the whaling industry b. the shipping company c. the manufacturing company d. the shipbuilding company.

How did the boston massacre contribute to the writing of the declaration of independence? a. many colonists began to see the british government as a source of protection. b. many colonists began to see the british government as a supporter of free speech. c. many colonists began to oppose the british government's building of forts on the frontier. d. many colonists began to fear the british government's harsh actions toward the colonies.