13 Colonies
13 Colonies Divided into 3 regions: New England Middle Southern
New England Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut Geography: small northern states by Atlantic Long, harsh winters Rocky soil Dense forests
New England Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut Economy: Poor farming, made use of ocean Fishing, whaling, ship building, shipping Lumber, fur trading Subsistence farming
New England Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut Society: Strongly influenced by Religion Puritans, pilgrims Land sold to a congregation, meeting house/church in center w/ homes built around People live in towns, major cities on coast Public edu.- wanted children to read Bible Mayflower Compact- 1st colonial government, set up by Pilgrims b/c of distance from king
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Middle Colonies New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware Geography: fertile soil, warm summers
Middle Colonies New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware Economy: Farming and artisan skills Grew lots of wheat = gristmills to make bread. Supply other colonies and called “bread basket” Good temps for cattle farming (beef, dairy), sheep, pigs Shipping/trading in major port cities Craftsmen- blacksmiths, silversmiths, furniture makers, glass blowers, merchants in cities
Middle Colonies New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware Society: Diversity and tolerance Mix of European immigrants (French, Dutch, German) Many religious groups- Protestants, Quakers, Catholics, Jews Small slave population- worked as assistants in the household or craftsmen Skills workers = middle class
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Southern Colonies Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia Geography: Year-round growing season (mild winters, hot summers) Fertile soil
Southern Colonies Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia Economy- Cash Crops Plantations and small farms grew cotton, rice, tobacco, indigo Relied on Triangular Trade Route to bring in slaves from Africa, and ship out cash crops to Europe.
Southern Colonies Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia Society 40% of population enslaved Very diverse and independent- various European immigrants Large plantation = isolation, few large cities Planters dominated social class, most white farmers poorer, indentured servants/slaves at bottom
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