The 13 Colonies Unit Regions in Review Main Idea: Each colonial region had characteristics that made the area unique when compared to the other colonies.
NEW ENGLAND Climate: Long winters and rocky soil People: English settlers made up the largest group in the region’s population Agriculture: Subsistence Farming Trade/Industry: Timber and Fishing (part of the Triangular Trade system) success led to the Navigation Acts Slavery: Not economical for the region, but slaves that did reside in N.E. worked in stables, as servants, cooks, and gardeners. Religion: Mainly Puritan/Anglican
Middle Colonies Climate: Short winters and fertile soil People: Immigrants from all over Europe (i.e German, Dutch, English, French, Irish…) Agriculture: Grew cash crops the “Breadbasket colonies” Trade/Industry: Excellent harbors and trade led to the growth of large coastal cities (Philadelphia and New York) Slavery: 7% of enslaved people lived with in the region- racial tensions led to some problems. Religion: “Climate of tolerance” no single religious group dominated another
Southern Colonies (Plantations and Slavery) Climate: Warm climate and good soil (year round growing season) People: German, English, enslaved Africans Agriculture: Mass production of indigo, rice, tobacco, and cotton- on PLANTATIONS Trade/Industry: Plantation economy- planter class (white plantation owners) top social latter, poor whites & enslaved Africans have little power Slavery: 85% of enslaved Africans lived in the region (40% of total population) Religion: Fairly tolerant
The Backcountry Climate: Climate/resources varied, depending on latitude (region begins at the fall line) People: Scots-Irish (clan system) and Native American groups Agriculture: Self-sufficient small trappers & farmers raising hogs/cattle/ corn Trade/Industry: local, region’s rough roads/rivers made wide spread trade difficult Slavery: Not used Religion: Traditional Scots-Irish (Catholic or Anglican)
Important Vocab: Words to define and apply Subsistence Farming Navigation Acts Cash Crops Conestoga Wagon Plantation system (define the economic system) Overseer Stono Rebellion Fallline Piedmont Clans
Views on and usage of slavery Final Thoughts: Each colonial region was distinct, factors that influenced their unique development include the following: Climate People Agriculture Trade/Industry Views on and usage of slavery Religion