In New England large-scale farming was difficult. Which statement best summarizes the response of the colonists to meet their food needs? Question 10 options: They practiced subsistence farming to provide just enough food to feed themselves. They traded with local Native Americans to meet all of their food needs. They turned to fishing and hunting to meet their food needs. They traded with the other colonies to meet their food needs.

History · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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The statement that best summarizes the response of the colonists in New England to meet their food needs is:


They turned to fishing and hunting to meet their food needs.


Due to the challenging conditions for large-scale farming in New England, colonists often relied on fishing and hunting as key sources of sustenance.