Geo, Clim, Econ study guide for the 13 colonies

What are the 13 colonies?

Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Georgia, Virginia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania

What was the geography like in the New England colonies?

Hills and low mountains; Thin and rocky soil; Along the Atlantic Coast; Good farmland was lacking

What was the political structure like in the Southern Colonies?

Land is controlled by wealthy rich planters Controlled by House of Burgesses - ruled by male property owners

What was the economy like in the Southern colonies?

Large plantations grew cash crops such as tobacco, cotton, rice, indigo and sugar; Slave labor was enforced heavily in the Southern colonies

What was the geography like in the Middle colonies?

Larger states; fertile soil; well suited for crops like wheat, fruits and vegetables

What was the climate like in the New England Colonies?

Short summers Long/Cold Winters

What was the political structure like in the Middle Colonies?

Some members of this group thought Indians should be paid for land Male, land owning citizens are all granted the right to vote

What are the 3 regions in Colonial America?

Southern, Middle, New England.

What was the economy like in the New England colonies?

Subsistence farming where farmers grew just enough to feed their family; Fishing and whaling; Shipbuilding; Trading; Small business

What was the political structure like in the New England Colonies?

The government was. based on the Puritan version of the Bible

What was the geography like in the Southern colonies?

Very fertile coastline known as the tidewater region; small farms existed in the backcountry along the Appalachian mountains

What was the climate like in the Southern Colonies?

Warm and humid with hot summers and a long growing season; winters were mild

What was the climate like in the Middle Colonies?

Warmer climate, longer growing season

What was the economy like in the Middle colonies?

Wheat was the top cash crop (a cash crop is a crop grown and sold for money); Small scale manufacturing; Produced flour, paper and lumber