Answer:
The Spanish came to find gold
The French fished and fur traded
The Southern Colonies grew cash crops, tobacco, rice, cotton, etc and took advantage of the rich soil and mild climate.
The Middle Colonies harvested wheat, grains, and oats because of the moderate weather and fertile soil.
The New England Colonies did fishing, shipping, and lots of trading since it couldn't grow crops because of the rocky, infertile soil and harsh winters.
