Colonies Compare/Contrast
New England Colonies Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New hampshire Geography Cold Rocky soil Cold winters Forests/trees
New England Social aspects No tolerance One religion= puritans Religion is everything! economy Ships Fishing Lumber (wood) whaling
Middle Colonies Delaware Pennsylvania New jersey New york Geography Mild climate Rich soil = great for grains
Middle Social aspects Diversity Religion Culture Middle class “city life” economy Cash crops Grains Bread Basket Port cities Trade & manufacture
Southern Colonies Maryland Virginia Carolinas (north & south) Georgia Geography Hot & humid Mostly plains =flat Mild winters Long growing season
Southern Social aspects Live on plantation ALL THE TIME Indentured servants > slaves Representative gov’t economy Cash crops Cotton Indigo Tobacco Rice Plantations slaves