Mid-Atlantic Colonies

Geography and Climate Wide deep rivers. Coastal lowlands with rich soil Between the Atlantic Ocean and Appalachian Mountains Moderate and warm summers and mild winters. Emptied into many natural harbors and bays

Resources Natural resources: Capital resources: Human resources Rich soil, rivers and harbors. Capital resources: Livestock and grain Commercial fishing Human resources Cobblers and carpenters Unskilled farm laborers

Social Life Many small villages and busy cities. Very diverse people, with many religions and nationalities. From England, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, and Netherlands. Social life was centered around this diverse society.

Political life The nature of the middle colonies allowed for them to revolve around market towns. Provided a center for trade and services People came together to discuss community issues while buying and selling.

Interdependence The Mid-Atlantic’s geography and natural resources made it difficult to craft tools. The small area of land made it difficult to farm on a large scale. Frequently imported tools from the Mid-Atlantic, and crops from the Southern colonies. Would export grain and livestock The location of the Mid-Atlantic colonies allowed for them to act as a middle man in