Which american colony’s economy was based primarily on shipbuilding and fishing? a) virginia b) maryland c) georgia d) massachusetts

D is the correct answer.

As the Colonies began to grow, each developed specialties. Massachusetts, with its close proximity to the rich cod fishing grounds between Massachusetts and Canada, began to specialize in fishing, whaling, and the building of ships.

would not cooperate with each other voluntarily.

b toward the volcano.landward. the landward side of something is the side nearest to the land or facing the land, rather than the sea.