1. English Colonies in the New World!!

2. New England Colonies
Massachusetts Bay (later merged with Plymouth to become Massachusetts).
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire

3. New England Geography Mountains Thin and rocky soil Difficult to farm
Most farming was done to feed families (although most families barely had enough to eat)
Boston Harbor and many other ports along the coastline.

4. New England Climate Short growing seasons Mild summers
Long, cold winters

5. New England
Resources
Thick woods- excellent timber for ships and homes
Rich coastal waters- lots of fish and whales

6. New England Economy Traded with England and other colonies
Traded the timber for other items like food and clothing
Industry
Ship building
Fishing

7. New England Way of Life Mostly Puritans and other religious groups.
Came to America for religious freedom.
Church was the CENTER of life.

8. New England Other information
Many large towns with schools, colleges, and shops.
Many goods and services.
Town meetings held for news and other information.

9. Middle Colonies
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware

10. Middle Colonies Geography Mountains Ports and bays
Many deep and wide rivers
More fertile soil

11. Middle Colonies Climate Milder climate- not too hot, not too cold
Longer growing seasons

12. Middle Colonies Resources Small farms
Had many rivers that made transporting easier

13. Middle Colonies Economy Grew grains (wheat, rye, oats, barley)
Known as the “Breadbasket” colonies
Trade
Skilled craftsman
Weavers
Shoemakers
Bakers
Blacksmith

14. Middle Colonies Way of Life
People lived differently in different areas.
Some were farmers.
Some were Artisans (skilled workers).
Went to town, markets, stores, church,etc.

15. Middle Colonies Other Mix of Large cities, small villages, and farms
Some areas much like New England; others more like the south.

16. Southern Colonies Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina
Georgia

17. Southern Colonies Land Mountains Good rivers and ports
Long coastline (Atlantic Coastal Plain)
Piedmont-
Noun:A gentle slope leading from the base of mountains to a region of flat land.
A hilly region of the eastern US, between the Appalachians and the coastal plain.
Rich soil
Large plots of empty land

18. Southern Colonies Climate Warmest climate of the colonies
Long growing season

19. Southern Colonies
Resources
Good soil for farming

20. Southern Colonies Economy Large farms worked by slaves
Grew mainly cash crops
Tobacco
Rice
Cotton

21. Southern Colonies Way of Life A few port cities on the coast
Some large land owners
Others were poor

22. Southern Colonies Other Everything based on slave labor
Few schools and cities