How did the New England style of land inheritance affect trade and industry?

ASubsistence farming soon transitioned into profitable plantations, encouraging many to stay away from the seaports.

BLocal fishermen often wanted to retire to a farm, but they were denied land.

CBecause land was divided among sons, the average size of land holdings decreased, motivating more people to sell their land and turn to trade and industry.

DNew England farms supplied all the necessary agricultural products for trade.