Why is it ironic that the refugees spent their days harvesting crops?!

What was ironic is the fact that they spent their days harvesting crops that they themselves were not allowed to eat even though they were starving.  

As the workers discovered that the available labour force far exceeded the number of jobs available, there was a significant reduction in pay. Often, even with a whole family at work, they still could not support themselves and were unable to afford even a basic home.

using the map image above, answer a, b, and c. a. briefly explain the historical context of this map image.b. briefly explain one economic or social development in the period 1607–1754 that could be used to explain what the cartographer (mapmaker) shows in the map image. c. briefly explain one social development in the period 1607–1754 that could be used to explain the distinctions shown in the map image.your responses: a.during this time period the colonies had recently been formed by the british. the colonies were grouped into three sections based on common beliefs, lively hood, and how they interacted. the new england colonies had passed the mayflower compact and they focused on trade, shipbuilding, and fishing. the middle colonies had purchased land from the native americans and dealt mostly with the export of wheat, banking, and shipping.

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d is the answer. leo should include the source.