1. Three Distinct Regions
Of the Thirteen Colonies

2. Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut
The New England Region
Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut

3. New England: The People
Church leaders played served as the leaders of the community.
They governed the community, and all male member of the church could vote to decide laws in “Town Hall Meeting”
There was no separation of church and state.
Puritans did not tolerate people of different religions.
Rhode Island was established by Roger Williams on the principle of Religious freedom.
Anne Hutchinson was also banned from puritan communities because she posed a threat to the male authority.
The people of the New England Colonies were primarily member of the Puritan church.
Puritans came to the America to escape persecution in Europe.
In John Winthrop’s “City Upon A Hill Speech” he established the idea that they would be creating an ideal society based on their faith.

4. New England: Environment and Economy
F.F.L.S
Fishing- Commercial fishing became a source of income for the New Englanders. The vast fishing ground located in the North Atlantic provided a source of wealth for these settlers.
Fur Trapping- the vast forest was full of beaver that could be trapped and their fur could be sold for profit.
Lumber- the forest also provided a nearly endless supply of lumber to be sold to England, and used to build ships to help the growing fishing industry.
Shipbuilding – the lumber taken from New England forest was ideal for shipbuilding.
Environment
Had the coldest climate of the three regions.
Long winters and short summers
Rocky soil not suitable for large farms
Thick forest
Rich fishing grounds

6. New England Colonies
Geography
Economy
The People
Their government
Colonies
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7. New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware
Middle Colonies
New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware

8. Middle Colonies: The People
The People of the Middle Colonies were a diverse group.
Before the British came to be in control of these colonies, the Dutch and the Swedes had settled the land. They established the area for the purpose of trade.
Later, Germans, Scottish, and other groups from through out Europe came and settle this region.
Another major group of people in the Middle colonies were the Quakers.
Quakers believe that everyone is equal, and has an inner light that leads them to God.
They believe in swearing allegiance only to God. These view caused them to be imprisoned in England.

9. Middle Colonies: Environment & Economy
B.B.F, Manufacturing
& Commerce
The people of the Middle Colonies grew wheat, oats, barley and other grains used to make breads. (Bread Basket Farming).
In addition the people also manufactured leather products, glass, barrels, guns and tools.
The region was also a center for shipping.
Many of the largest cities in colonial America developed around the harbors used to ship goods in and out of the region.
Environment
The Middle Colonies, unlike their neighbors to the north enjoyed a longer growing season.
The winters were not as cold as those in the New England colonies.
The soil was rich and conditions were favorable for farming.
The coastline along this region has many deep harbors ideal for ships to sail in and out and dock safely.
Rich forest

12. Middle Colonies
Geography
Economy
The People
Their government
Colonies
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13. Maryland Virginia North & South Carolina Georgia
Southern Colonies
Maryland Virginia North & South Carolina Georgia

14. Southern Colonies: The People
The people of the Southern Colonies were settled by a mix of British and other European nations.
These people practiced many different religions.
The dominant religion was that of the Anglican church (Church of England).
This region also was home to many farmers, both large and small.
To meet the demand for labor, indentured servants were used to grow cash crops.
Enslaved Africans were also used to work on plantations.
Planters
Small Farmers
Landless farmers/tenant farmers
Indentured Servants
Women
Enslaved Africans

15. Southern Colonies: Environment & Economy
The Southern Colonies were located in a region that was the best suited for farming. The soil was good, the growing long.
This led to the development of large scale farms called plantations.
While there were other resources in the area, only farming was developed to the a high degree.
Cash crop farming was highly profitable.
T.R.I.C.S
Tobacco
Rice
Indigo
Cotton
Sugar Cane

16. Southern Colonies
Geography
Economy
The People
Their government
Colonies
Complete a table like the one on the left. Use what you have learned so far.