Colonial Regions
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| New England | States: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island
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| New England | Geography: These colonies had a rocky coastline with hills and mountains inland. The soil was sandy, therefore farming was difficult.
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| New England | Climate: The coldest of the three colonial regions because it furthest north. They had moderate summers and long, cold winters.
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| 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.
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| New England | Government: Government leaders in these colonies were religious leaders and outlawed religions different from their own.
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| 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.
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| Middle Colonies | States: New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania
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| Middle Colonies | Geography: This region had rich, fertile soil and a mild climate. Mostly flat land with some wide valleys and swift rivers.
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| Middle Colonies | Economy: Many colonists farmed wheat and other grains. Known as the “Bread Basket Colonies.” Factories produced iron, paper, textiles, and cloth.
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| Middle Colonies | Climate: Moderate summers and cold to moderate winters.
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| Middle Colonies | Government: Government here guaranteed religious tolerance and banned taxation without representation.
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| Middle Colonies | Culture: Colonists here came from many different European countries. Culture included a mix of different traditions and religions.
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| Southern Colonies | States: Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia
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| Southern Colonies | Geography: Good soil and flat land. Colonies here were agricultural.
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| Southern Colonies | Climate: Warmest of the three colonial regions. Hot and humid summers and moderate winters.
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| Southern Colonies | Economy: Many plantations grew crops including sugar, rice, cotton, indigo, and tobacco. Crops were maintained by slave labor.
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| Southern Colonies | Government: The land owners of this region held most of the political power.
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| Southern Colonies | Culture: Many wealthy land owners, slaves, and indentured servants. Diverse and unequal society.
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