1. Colonies Compare/Contrast

3. New England Colonies Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts
New hampshire
Geography
Cold
Rocky soil
Cold winters
Forests/trees

4. New England Social aspects No tolerance One religion= puritans
Religion is everything!
economy
Ships
Fishing
Lumber (wood)
whaling

5. Middle Colonies Delaware Pennsylvania New jersey New york Geography
Mild climate
Rich soil
= great for grains

6. Middle Social aspects Diversity Religion Culture Middle class
“city life”
economy
Cash crops
Grains
Bread Basket
Port cities
Trade & manufacture

7. Southern Colonies Maryland Virginia Carolinas (north & south) Georgia
Geography
Hot & humid
Mostly plains =flat
Mild winters
Long growing season

8. Southern Social aspects Live on plantation ALL THE TIME
Indentured servants > slaves
Representative gov’t
economy
Cash crops
Cotton
Indigo
Tobacco
Rice
Plantations
slaves