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As more and more people came to the New World, settlements called colonies were established. Life in each colony was affected by the climate, geography, and people who settled there.

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© Crown Jewels 4 Learning, 2013 Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Physical features include: The Appalachian Mountains Hilly Piedmont Atlantic Coastal Plains Rivers Good harbors The climate was warm and humid. Winters were cool but not too cold. The climate made the region perfect for farming. © Crown Jewels 4 Learning, 2013

© Crown Jewels 4 Learning, 2013 The warm, humid climate and rich soil made the Southern region good for growing crops. Agriculture was very important in the Southern colonies. They grew cotton, tobacco, rice, sugarcane, and indigo for trade. © Crown Jewels 4 Learning, 2013 Forests provided the region with another valuable resource, wood. The wood was used for building materials and manufacturing other items like wagons, wheels, and tools.

© Crown Jewels 4 Learning, 2013 Many colonists in the south lived on farms. Very large farms were called plantations. Large plantation owners had indentured servants and slaves that took care of most of the work. Indentured servants were people brought to America by large landowners. The servants could not afford to pay for their passage so they agreed to work for the landowner for a period of time to pay for their journey. Churches were the main location for social gatherings. © Crown Jewels 4 Learning, 2013