Lesson #2 - Geography Describe how the geography will affect these settlers. Use specific details.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography The New England Colonies- Page 11 Read the selection Record the main ideas/concepts from the selection.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Arrange your notes according to this blueprint. Establishment Farms Climate Coastal Towns Industry Resources

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography New England Colonies: Establishment Plymouth- 1620 New Hampshire- 1630 Massachusetts Bay-1630 Rhode Island-1636

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography New England Colonies: Farms Small farms and villages scattered throughout the country side. They grew crops of rye, corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, peas, carrots. Raised sheep, pigs, cows and chickens

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography New England Colonies: Climate The colonists experienced harsh winters and mild summers. The land was rocky and difficult to farm.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography New England Colonies: Coastal Towns They were the most important commercial areas in the colonies. New England Colonies: Industries Fishing, whaling, ship building, saw mills Slave trade was increased due to these industries.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography New England Colonies: Resources Whale oil was a valuable resource used to light homes and businesses.

HOT SEAT 1) Name at least 2 colonies that were a part of the New England Colonies. 2) Name 2 important industries in the New England colonies. 3) Name two major crops that were grown in this region.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography The Middle Colonies- Page 13 Read the selection Record the main ideas/concepts from the selection.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Arrange your notes according to this blueprint. Establishment Land and Climate Industry Resources

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Middle Colonies- Establishment Located along the Appalachian Mts. New York- 1626 Delaware- 1638 Maryland- 1634 New Jersey- 1660 Pennsylvania- 1682

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Middle Colonies: Land and Climate The land and the moderate climate were ideal for farming. Middle Colonies: Industries These colonies were known as the breadbasket colonies because the farms that produces so much wheat.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Middle Colonies: Industries continued Flour Mills to grind the wheat Shipbuilding in the port cities They made their money through trading with other colonies and countries. Port Cities had marketplaces for farmers and merchants to sell their products (fish, furs, seafood,)

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Middle Colonies: Resources People from all over the world were attracted to the Middle Colonies due to the abundance of resources.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography The Southern Colonies- Page 15 Read the selection Record the main ideas/concepts from the selection.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Arrange your notes according to this blueprint. Establishment Climate Plantations Life in colonies Towns and cities Settlers

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography The Southern Colonies: Climate The humidity of the Southern Colonies allows for a great farming environment.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography The Southern Colonies: Plantations Large southern farms that used slave labor to harvest cotton, rice, indigo and cotton. Success on plantations relied on slaves and indentured servants. Plantations were like small villages

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography The Southern Colonies: Daily Life Life centered on farming Very little time for education Boys were educated more than girls. Boys had a greater opportunity

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography The Southern Colonies: Towns and Cities There were very few towns and cities Most towns were county seats Used for trading Slaves were bought and sold

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography The Southern Colonies: Settlers Lived on the frontier Made living by hunting and trapping The settlers banded together to build forts for protection from Native Indians.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Turn to the map on page 17 of your packet.

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Turn to the map on page 17 of your packet. Color your map according to this key: New England- Orange Middle – Green Southern- Blue

Unit #1- Lesson #2- Geography Push Factors- negative aspect or condition that motivates one to leave, esp. in one's country,  Examples: Pull Factors- a positive aspect that attracts people to a certain place