Choose all of the statements that correctly describe an aspect of the english colonies in north america. mercantilism was the economic system that emphasized colonies should provide raw materials for the "mother" country. tobacco became a valuable cash crop in the new england colonies. due to quaker influence, the mid-atlantic colonies had a better relationship with the native americans. shipbuilding, timber, and fishing were the main economic activities of the new england colonies. trade led to the development of major cities such as philadelphia in the southern colonies. puritans sought to create a religious community in the new england colonies.