What role did geography play in the economic development of colonial cities in the Mid-
Atlantic Colonies?
The mountainous regions of the colonies contained coal, which led to industrial development.
The abundance of flatland made it easier for cities to be built and to expand as more people came.
O The presence of natural harbors helped many cities became prosperous centers of trade and
shipping.
O The region contained numerous freshwater lakes, which led to a thriving fishing industry.