Economies of the Colonies Map Processing Activity

Use your notes to create a graphic map of the Economies and Geographies of the Colonies

Map Directions 1.Shade each as follows:  North Region/New England- Purple  Middle Region- Yellow  Southern Region- Orange  The Backcountry- Green  Atlantic Ocean- Blue  Appalachian Mountains- Brown 2.Write in where the “Appalachian Mountains” are located. 3.Add a key (legend) for each item shaded. 4.Cut the map out and glue on first page of the foldable.

Northern/ New England Colonies

Massachusetts 1620 Settlers- Pilgrims & Puritans Year Founded-1620/1630 Reason-Religious freedom Climate-Harsh winters, warm summers Geography/Climate-sandy coast with good ports, rich pastures, forest; Harsh winters, mild summers Economy-crops and small farms, lumber, shipping Religion – Puritans (very strict) & Pilgrims Government-self governing with strong religious influence (Mayflower Compact)

New Hampshire 1623 Founder-John Mason Reason-trade, fishing Geography/ Climate –Forested mountains; cold, snowy winters, mild summers Economy-fishing, lumber, crop and livestock farming Religion–Puritans Government–self governing

Connecticut 1636 Founder-Thomas Hooker Reason-need for land Geography/ Climate-forested hills, sea coast; cold winters, mild summers Economy-farming, shipbuilding, fishing, whaling Religion - Puritan Government-written constitution (the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut), self governing

Rhode Island 1636 Founder-Roger Williams Reason-religious toleration Geography/ Climate-coastal lowlands, flat, rocky woodlands; hot, humid summers, cold snowy winters Economy-farming, lumber, shipbuilding, fishing, whaling, trade Religion–Various Faiths Government-self-governing

Middle Colonies

New York 1624 Founder- Dutch Reason-fur trading Climate-cold, snowy winters, hot humid summers Geography/ Climate-wetlands along the coast and Hudson River, forested mountains to the north; cold, snowy winters, hot humid summers Economy-fur trapping, lumber, slave trade, farming, iron making Religion – Various faiths Government-Sometimes British appointed governor and council other times with an elected assembly

Delaware 1638 Founder-Swedish colonists Reason-trade and land Geography/ Climate-Sandy beaches, Marshy in South, Rolling hills & pastures in North; cold, snowy winters, mild summers Economy-tobacco farms, shipbuilding Religion-Protestant Government-Governed from New York

New Jersey 1664 Founder – John Berkeley Reason-religious and political freedom Geography/ Climate–coastal, flatlands; hot humid summers, cold snowy winters Economy-cattle and crop farms, ironworks Religion- various faiths Government-self governing

Pennsylvania 1681 Founder-William Penn Reason-religious freedom Climate-cold winters, hot humid summers Geography/ Climate-rolling hills, trees, and fertile soil; cold winters, hot humid summers Economy- farming, lumber, shipbuilding Religion – various faiths, mostly Quaker Government-self government

Southern Colonies

Virginia 1607 Founder-John Smith Reason-trading, search for wealth Climate-mild winters, hot humid summers Geography-coastal lowlands, wooded mountains Economy/ Climate-farming (plantations and small independent farms); mild winters, hot humid summers Religion- Church of England Government-self-government (House of Burgesses)

Maryland-MD 1632 Founder – Lord Baltimore Reason – Safe place for Catholics Geography/ Climate – low fertile land surrounding the Chesapeake Bay; Cold, rainy winters/hot, humid summers Economy – farming, lumber, shipping, fishing Religion – various faiths, mostly Catholic Government – self governing

Carolinas (North & South) Founders–8 Proprietors (business men) Reason–Reward from King Charles II; wealth from land Geography/ Climate–swamplands, mountains in NW; Hot, humid summers, mild winters Economy–farming of tobacco, rice & indigo; cattle ranching Religion-Various faiths Government–governors appointed by proprietors, unrest due to poor leadership & religious fighting

Georgia 1732 Founder – James Oglethorpe Reason – Refuge for debtors; Protection for South Carolina from Spanish Florida Geography/ Climate – Wetlands, forested mountains; hot summers, mild winters Economy – Farming tobacco & rice Religion – various faiths Government - self governing

Colonial Regions Map