What were the social aspects of new England

The New England colonies developed an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small-scale subsistence farming, and eventually manufacturing. The New England colonies prospered. This reflected the Puritans' strong belief in the values of hard work and thrift.
Economic Characteristics of the Colonial Period

The New England colonies developed an economy based on shipbuilding, fishing, lumbering, small- scale subsistence farming, and eventually, manufacturing. The colonies prospered, reflecting the Puritans' strong belief in the values of hard work and thrift. New England Colonies had to deal with a colder climate than the Middle and Southern Colonies. This climate made it more difficult for certain diseases to thrive, unlike in the warmer, Southern colonies. ... In the New England Colonies trade, manufacturing, and fishing were common.

The growth of the empire continued to increase their confidence.