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Physical features include:
• The Appalachian Mountains
• The Boston Harbor
The land was hilly, rocky and
not suitable for farming.
The coastline was steep and
jagged.
Winters were long and
harsh for the New England
colonists, and many people
died because of the cold.
Summers were mild. They
were warm and not too hot.
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The New England colonies had access to a
great coastline. The coastline of the Atlantic
Ocean provided abundant fishing opportunities
and jobs for the people of this region.
Fishing opened the door for other economic
opportunities. Since fishermen need ships,
the ship building industry boomed and became
one of the most important jobs for New
Englanders.
Good harbors, fishing, and ship building
opportunities paved the way for port cities to
grow in this region. The port cities grew into
trade centers, so more and more people
flocked to the area.
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• People who settled in the New
England colonies were seeking
religious freedom.
• Puritans and Pilgrims settled here.
• Many of their social gatherings
were held at church.
• They held town meetings to
discuss political issues.
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Physical features include:
• The Appalachian Mountains
• Coastal lowlands
• Good harbors
• Rivers
Fertile land made the area
perfect for farming.
• The climate was moderate.
• The winters were cold and
summers were warm.
The rich soil and climate also made the
area great for raising livestock. Corn
and grains were also grown to feed the
animals.
Good harbors and coastal areas also
provided this region with valuable fishing
opportunities.
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Fertile soil in the Mid-Atlantic region made this
area perfect for farming. Colonists in this area
grew enough crops to sell to other regions and
countries. They grew many types of grain like
corn, rye, and wheat for trade.
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People who settled in the
Mid-Atlantic colonies came
from several different
countries.
Settlers of many different
cultures and religions made
their homes here.
Political matters were
settled in large towns
where more people lived.
• The climate was warm and
humid.
• Winters were cool but not
too cold.
• The climate made the
region perfect for
farming.
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Physical features include:
• The Appalachian Mountains
• Hilly Piedmont
• Atlantic Coastal Plains
• Rivers
• Good harbors
Forests provided the region with another
valuable resource, wood. The wood was used for
building materials and manufacturing other items
like wagons, wheels, and tools.
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The warm, humid climate and rich soil made
the Southern region good for growing crops.
Agriculture was very important in the
Southern colonies. They grew cotton,
tobacco, rice, sugarcane, and indigo for
trade.
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Many colonists in the south lived on farms.
Very large farms were called plantations.
Large plantation owners had indentured servants and
slaves that took care of most of the work.
Indentured servants were people brought to America by
large landowners. The servants could not afford to pay
for their passage so they agreed to work for the
landowner for a period of time to pay for their journey.
Churches were the main location for social gatherings.