Notes Fill in the blanks as we go along The 13 Colonies Notes Fill in the blanks as we go along http://www.landofthebrave.info/american-history-of-13-colonies.htm

The 13 Colonies A lot of people who came to the New World set up places to live along the Eastern Coast of North America.

The 13 Colonies These settlements were known as the 13 colonies and were controlled by England. A colony is a settlement set up by people far from their home country, be where they are ruled by their home country

The Northern Colonies or New England

The Northern Colonies or New England Geography: poor rocky soil (not good for farming) Climate: very cold and harsh winters Resources: lumber (wood), fur, lots of fish

The Northern Colonies or New England Economy: they built lots of ships and did a lot of fishing People: they were very religious and had strict rules about religion

The Middle Colonies

Geography: rich, fertile soil (great for growing wheat) The Middle Colonies Geography: rich, fertile soil (great for growing wheat) Climate: warmer climate with a long growing season Resources: lots of grains and wheat to bake bread! Known as the bread basket

Economy: they built big cities The Middle Colonies Economy: they built big cities and they were known for their trading ports People: they were peaceful and got along with the Native Americans. They also did not believe in slavery and had religious freedom

The Southern Colonies

Geography: lots of rich soil (great for farming) The Southern Colonies Geography: lots of rich soil (great for farming) Climate: long hot summers and short cold winters Resources: grew crops like corn, tobacco, rice, and indigo

Economy: farms grew lots of crops The Southern Colonies Economy: farms grew lots of crops People: most people were farmers. There were small farms and large farms called plantations

The first settlement in Georgia was a city called Savannah The man that helped to create the colony of Georgia was James Oglethorpe

Men: were the only ones who could vote to make laws Roles of the People Men: were the only ones who could vote to make laws Puritans and Pilgrims: came to the colonies for religious freedom Indentured Servants: paid to come to America but they had no money. They worked on farms for about 3-7 years and then were freed.

Artisans were people who made things that people purchased Roles of the People Artisans were people who made things that people purchased Children: had to do lots of chores around the house and didn’t have much time to play.