Colonization Test Prep Flashcards
New England
Mass, Conn, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
Middle ( Mid- Atlantic)
Pennsylvania, N.Y, Del, N.J
Southern
Maryland, Virginia, N.C, S.C, Georgia
New England Geography
4 seasons, rocky soil, mountainous
New England Economy
Shipping, Trading, Whaling
New England Slaves? Why?
Not many, not much farming they aren’t useful
Why New England was founded:
To avoid religious persecution
Middle Geography
4 seasons, mix of fertile and rocky soil
Middle Economy
Diverse- Wheat, corn, iron work, land slaves
Middle Slaves? Why?
Not many because of Quakers
Why Middle colonies were founded
Diverse money making reasons
Southern Geography
Fertile soil, warm, mild winters
Southern Economy
Agriculture
Southern Slaves? Why?
Yes. Large plantations
Why Southern colonies were founded?
Money through agriculture