* Fish: The New England colonies had a long coastline and a large fishing industry. They exported fish to other colonies and to Europe.
* Timber: The New England colonies had a lot of forests, and they exported timber to other colonies and to Europe.
* Whale oil: The New England colonies hunted whales for their oil, which was used for lighting and other purposes.
* Rum: The New England colonies produced rum from molasses imported from the Caribbean. Rum was a popular drink in the colonies and was also exported to other countries.
Activities found only in New England colonies:
* Shipbuilding: The New England colonies had a large shipbuilding industry. They built ships for themselves and for other colonies.
* Printing: The New England colonies were the first in the Americas to have a printing press. They printed books, newspapers, and other publications.
* Education: The New England colonies had a high literacy rate and were the first in the Americas to establish public schools.
* Religion: The New England colonies were founded by Puritans, who were a religious group who believed in strict moral codes and the importance of education.