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13 Colonies Review
| Characteristic | Region |
|---|---|
| Geography: These colonies had a rocky coastline with hills and mountains inland, farming was difficult. | Northern Colonies |
| Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island | Northern Colonies |
| The coldest of the three colonial regions because it furthest north. | Northern Colonies |
| New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania | Middle Colonies |
| Because this region did not have good farmland, these colonies had to import food and trade other resources | Northern Colonies |
| This region had rich, fertile soil and a mild climate. | Middle Colonies |
| : Many colonists farmed wheat and other grains. Known as the “Bread Basket Colonies.” | Middle Colonies |
| Colonists here came from many different European countries. Culture included a mix of different traditions and religions. | Middle Colonies |
| Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia | Southern Colonies |
| Good soil and flat land. Colonies here were agricultural. | Southern Colonies |
| Warmest of the three colonial regions. Hot and humid summers | Southern Colonies |
| Many plantations grew crops including sugar, rice, cotton, indigo, and tobacco. Crops were maintained by slave labor. | Southern Colonies |