All of the following are true statements about the economy of the middle colonies, EXCEPT:
AThe shipbuilding industry contributed significantly to the economy.
BStrong population growth decreased the need for slaves in the middle colonies.
CThe agricultural industry was stronger in the middle colonies than in New England.
DDisease killed more people in the middle colonies because of its cooler climate, resulting in a labor shortage.
AThe shipbuilding industry contributed significantly to the economy.
BStrong population growth decreased the need for slaves in the middle colonies.
CThe agricultural industry was stronger in the middle colonies than in New England.
DDisease killed more people in the middle colonies because of its cooler climate, resulting in a labor shortage.