States: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island

Geography: These colonies had a rocky coastline with hills and mountains inland. The soil was sandy, therefore farming was difficult.

Climate: The coldest of the three colonial regions because it furthest north. They had moderate summers and long, cold winters.

Economy: This region’s economy was largely fishing and logging. Because this region did not have good farmland, these colonies had to import food and use their natural resources like cod, whales, and lumber to trade.

Government: Government leaders in these colonies were religious leaders and outlawed religions different from their own.

Culture: Small towns and small family farms. The Puritans that settled here were very religious and society centered around the church. Puritans were not very religiously tolerant.

States: New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania

Geography: This region had rich, fertile soil and a mild climate. Mostly flat land with some wide valleys and swift rivers.

Economy: Many colonists farmed wheat and other grains. Known as the “Bread Basket Colonies.” Factories produced iron, paper, textiles, and cloth.

Climate: Moderate summers and cold to moderate winters.

Government: Government here guaranteed religious tolerance and banned taxation without representation.

Culture: Colonists here came from many different European countries. Culture included a mix of different traditions and religions.

States: Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Geography: Good soil and flat land. Colonies here were agricultural.

Climate: Warmest of the three colonial regions. Hot and humid summers and moderate winters.

Economy: Many plantations grew crops including sugar, rice, cotton, indigo, and tobacco. Crops were maintained by slave labor.

Government: The land owners of this region held most of the political power.

Culture: Many wealthy land owners, slaves, and indentured servants. Diverse and unequal society.

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Colonial Regions

Region	Characteristic
New England	States: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island
New England	Geography: These colonies had a rocky coastline with hills and mountains inland. The soil was sandy, therefore farming was difficult.
New England	Climate: The coldest of the three colonial regions because it furthest north. They had moderate summers and long, cold winters.
New England	Economy: This region’s economy was largely fishing and logging. Because this region did not have good farmland, these colonies had to import food and use their natural resources like cod, whales, and lumber to trade.
New England	Government: Government leaders in these colonies were religious leaders and outlawed religions different from their own.
New England	Culture: Small towns and small family farms. The Puritans that settled here were very religious and society centered around the church. Puritans were not very religiously tolerant.
Middle Colonies	States: New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania
Middle Colonies	Geography: This region had rich, fertile soil and a mild climate. Mostly flat land with some wide valleys and swift rivers.
Middle Colonies	Economy: Many colonists farmed wheat and other grains. Known as the “Bread Basket Colonies.” Factories produced iron, paper, textiles, and cloth.
Middle Colonies	Climate: Moderate summers and cold to moderate winters.
Middle Colonies	Government: Government here guaranteed religious tolerance and banned taxation without representation.
Middle Colonies	Culture: Colonists here came from many different European countries. Culture included a mix of different traditions and religions.
Southern Colonies	States: Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
Southern Colonies	Geography: Good soil and flat land. Colonies here were agricultural.
Southern Colonies	Climate: Warmest of the three colonial regions. Hot and humid summers and moderate winters.
Southern Colonies	Economy: Many plantations grew crops including sugar, rice, cotton, indigo, and tobacco. Crops were maintained by slave labor.
Southern Colonies	Government: The land owners of this region held most of the political power.
Southern Colonies	Culture: Many wealthy land owners, slaves, and indentured servants. Diverse and unequal society.

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