Aim: How did geography affect the development of the original thirteen colonies? Do Now: Think-Pair-Share: Meet with the person next to you to compare your thirteen colonies maps and to discuss the answers to your questions. Homework: Exploration and the Colonial Era Worksheet due: Tuesday – Answers on a separate sheet of paper.
New Hampshire Massachusetts New York Rhode Island Pennsylvania Connecticut New Jersey Delaware Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Georgia
1. What geographic feature determined the western boundaries of the Southern and Middle Colonies? Appalachian Mountains 2. How were the economies of the New England and Middle Colonies different than the economy of the Southern Colonies? Middle and South Colonies had more agriculture (farming). 3. What most likely explains the difference in economies between these regions? Geography
Jigsaw Activity You will be divided up into groups of four. Each group member will be assigned a reading about one of the four colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern, and Backcountry). You will use text-based evidence to complete a chart about each region. The chart will include: Names of the colonies, type of geography, type of economy, and labor force. After everyone reads their assigned section, they will discuss their findings with the rest of the group.
Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island Poor soil, fast rivers, short growing seasons, natural harbors, long coastline. Fishing and merchant (trading) economy with some manufacturing Family Members New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Fertile soil, vast forests, abundant natural resources Longer growing season Grain production, lumber business, manufacturing of iron, glass and pottery. indentured servants (a person who sold his/her labor in exchange for passage to America) Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Fertile soil, hot summers, long growing season Large Plantations - Grew cash crops such as, indigo, rice, and tobacco. African slave labor All thirteen colonies Mountainous region Subsistence farming - a farm that produces enough food for the family and a small additional amount for trade. Individuals and family members
Apply your knowledge Which region of the original thirteen colonies do you believe developed the best economy? Explain your answer with details!!
Closing Question – Exit Slip If you grew up during the colonial period, which region would you have liked to live in? Why? (Use specific text based evidence to explain your choice – 3-5 sentences.)