Hich best describes the economy of the middle colonies during the 1600s and 1700s? the middle colonies experienced economic stagnation as farmers struggled with difficult soil and weather conditions. the middle colonies experienced economic growth as sugar and cotton plantations flourished. the middle colonies experienced economic growth as cities such as new york and philadelphia became centers of trade. the middle colonies experienced economic stagnation as attacks by american indians impeded steady trade with eu

The answer is: The middle colonies experienced economic growth as cities such as New York and Philadelphia became centers of trade.

When both new york and Philadelphia become the centers of trade, a lot of investors became interested to inject their capital into these two cities.

This created a lot of job opportunities in both of these cities, making the middle colonies around them to experience massive economic growth and increase in the number of modern infrastructures.

i think its the outcome of people's preferences.