The 13 colonies were divided into three regions based on their geography. Each region’s economy was determined by their geography. CA 8 th Grade US History Standard 8.1
MR CaN Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire Industries Fishing, Lumber, Shipbuilding, Manufacturing Religions Pilgrims, Puritans, Dissenters
2 New Dramatic Preachers New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania Industries Breadbasket, Wheat, Barley, Rye, Beef, Pork, Butter Religions Quakers, Protestants, Catholics
Virginia Goes 2C Mary Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland Industries Plantations, Tobacco, Rice, Corn, Indigo, Sugarcane, Cotton Religions Protestant, Catholic