Which of the these describes the most important popular jobs in the new england colonies? a. fishing and shipbuilding b. mining for silver and goldc. herding sheep and goatsd. planting tobacco and rice

A.fishing and shipbuilding

New England was most suitable to use the resources available for economic gain. Fish and lumber were plentiful. 

Each area of the US has had a distinct economic purpose. New England would become a hub for trade and industry. Fishing and whaling became important for food and many products made from blubber and oils. The forests were a great source of shipbuilding and materials for housing as well.