Farming in the early new england colonies was challenging because english laws restricted which crops farmers could plant. unfamiliar weather and soil conditions affected cultivation. foreign plants soon grew out of control in the american soil. english investors promoted manufacturing over farming.

The correct answer is B. Unfamiliar weather and soil conditions affected cultivation

Explanation:

The New England colonies included four main colonies (New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Providence, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Bay) that were all located in the East coast in the U.S. and were created after settlers arrived from England in 1697. Considering the territory and conditions of it was new to the settles they had to face multiple challenges, this included struggles to get food and especially difficulties when trying to cultivate. Indeed settlers did not have information about the native plants of the area, the weather, and the soil conditions and therefore many failed at trying to raise their food. It was not some years later and with the help of native Indians, settlers learned how to cultivate. Therefore, farming in the early New England colonies was challenging mainly because of the unfamiliar weather and soil conditions that affected the cultivation.

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