Which geographic factor contributed most directly to the economy of the New England colonies?

natural harbors

Explanation:

The presence of natural harbors in New England contributed most to the development of the area in the following ways:

1. It serves as shipping ports, where trading activities or goods are transported between the new world, (America) and the Old World (Europe)

2. The presence of natural harbors also promote the use of lumber products in shipbuilding's

3. The southern regions also exported their products through the shipping ports of New England.

4. The natural harbor also served as a fishing point, which is sold to outsiders, including whale oil.

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