1. Characteristics of 13 Colonies

2. New England Good harbors Small towns and farms
Trade centered around harbors
Hilly and forested
Fishing, lumber, and trapping
Family oriented, education, religion

3. Middle Colonies River valleys: good communication
rolling hills – fertile soil
“Breadbasket” – large farms – surplus food
Diverse population
Manufacturing
Iron mines, shipyards, glass, and paper
New York and Philadelphia

4. Southern Colonies Slavery to work the large plantations
Rice, tobacco and cotton
Few large cities

5. Summary All colonies were similar in lifestyle and culture
People came from England and other parts of Europe
Slavery in the South
All practiced representative government or self-government
Fiercely independent and enjoy freedoms