1. Daily Life in the Colonies
Southern Colonies
New England
Middle Colonies

4. Southern Colonies
Colonies - Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Geography
Warm climate - hot summers, mild winters
East - coastal plains; West - mountains
Fertile soil - great for farming

5. Southern Colonies (cont.)
Economy
Almost entirely based on farming
Grew cash crops - tobacco, rice, and indigo
Large Plantations – relied on slave labor
Religion
Mostly Anglican (Baptist or Presbyterian)
Catholic – Maryland, founded by Lord Baltimore

7. New England Colonies
Colonies - Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut
Geography
Climate - cold winters, mild summers
Coast - generally flat; Inland - more mountainous
Soil is rocky, not ideal for farming

8. New England Colonies (cont.)
Economy
Fishing (codfish) and Whaling
Logging and trapping also important
Shipbuilding - many also became wealthy due to slave trade
Religion
Mostly Puritans
Very important part of daily life, strict rules and laws
Did not sing or celebrate holidays

10. Middle Colonies
Colonies - Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Geography
Climate - warm summers, cold winters
East - coastal plains; West - mountains
Good soil, ideal for agriculture

11. Middle Colonies (cont.)
Economy
Agriculture - grew grains and oats (“bread basket” region)
Shipbuilding, textile (cloth) production, paper making
Important trading ports (New York, Philadelphia)
Religion
Wide range of religions (Lutheran, Catholic, Jewish, Quakers)
Tolerant of different groups