In the early decades of new england settlement, new colonies in adjacent areas were often founded because of

i think that the answer is polishing peanuts

the three roles stated in the dialogue develop the siblings' personalities.

lloyd's personality looks like a trademarketer

dana's personality is afraid from lloyd's behavior and the oldest sister is a decided person who tries to solve any conflict

the answer would more than likely a.)falling crop prices  

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