1. Thirteen Colonies
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2. New England Geography The New England Colonies had Rocky soil
Long, cold winters
Short Summers

3. New England Economy New England’s economy was fueled by Shipbuilding
Whaling
Fishing

4. Religion The main religion in the New England Colonies was Puritan

5. Government Men met in town meetings.
New England
Government Men met in town meetings.

6. Middle Colonies Geography The Middle Colonies had Rich Soil
Moderate Climate

7. Middle Colonies Economy The Middle Colonies economy was fueled by
Wheat
Iron

8. Religion The Middle Colonies had RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

9. Government White, land owning men voted.
Middle Colonies
Government White, land owning men voted.

10. Southern Colonies Geography The Southern Colonies had
Hot, humid summers
Long growing season
Rich soil

11. Southern Colonies Economy The economy was fueled by Indigo Rice
Tobacco
Cotton
Labor provided by slaves

12. Religion The Southern Colonies were officially Anglican.

13. Government The king appointed the governor.
Southern Colonies
Government The king appointed the governor.

14. Triangle of Trade
England The Americas Africa

15. Triangle of Trade
The main product traded on the Triangle of Trade was slaves.

16. Slaves, Indentured Servants, or Both?
Slaves These servants were black.
Both They worked without pay.
Indentured Servants They chose to work in America.
Indentured Servants They agree to work 4 to 7 years, and then were set free.
Slaves Most of them came from Africa.
Both The master provided food, clothing, and shelter.
Both They were both men and women.
Slaves They were forced to work.
Indentured Servants The majority of them were white.
Slaves They were bought and sold like property.

17. Which Colonial Region?
Middle This colonial region allowed its colonist to practices several different religions. They had RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.
Southern _ This colonial region had coastlines with bays, hot humid summers, a long growing season, rich soil, and high precipitation.
New England This colonial region’s economy was fueled by whaling, fishing, and ship building.
New England The main religion in the colonial region was Puritan.
Southern Most of the labor was provided by slaves in this colonial region.