1. Preview 9/12/14  What are the physical (ex. landforms, climate or soil) characteristics of the New England, Middle and South colonial region? Look at the maps to help you with your answers.  New England’s region of physical characteristics are ….  Middle’s region of physical characteristics include…  South’s region of physical characteristics consist of…

2. New England Region  Colonies include:  Rhode Island  Massachusetts  New Hampshire  Connecticut

3. Geography Poor, rocky soil Good harbors Swift, shallow rivers Climate Long, cold winters Short, cool summers Natural Resources Forest- trees for lumbering Atlantic Ocean- fishing and whaling

4. Products/ Crops Furs Lumber/ forest products Whale oil

5. Middle Region  Colonies include:  New York  Pennsylvania  New Jersey  Delaware

6. Geography Sandy soil, but rich fertile areas for farming Gentle rolling hills Climate Mild and more inviting than colder New England and humid Southern colonies Natural Resources Forest Swamps Mountains Atlantic Ocean Navigable rivers Good natural harbors

7. Products/ Crops Called the “Breadbasket Colonies” due to amount of grain grown (wheat, corn, rye, barley, oats)

8. Southern Colony  Colonies include:  Maryland  Virginia  North Carolina  South Carolina

9. Geography Rich, fertile soil Flat coastal plains Good river system Climate Mild winters Mild to hot summers Plentiful rain Longest growing season of all regions Natural Resources Forest Swamps Mountains Atlantic Ocean Navigable rivers

10. Products/ Crops Cash crops (including tobacco, rice, indigo, cotton, wheat, corn)