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Discover the who, when, where, and why behind the 13 original colonies of Early America. Delve into the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies, exploring their geography, economy, and social life. Learn about the distinct characteristics of each colony and what life was like for the early settlers. This resource provides a comprehensive overview of the founding and development of the original American colonies.
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The 13 original colonies Exploring the who, when, where, and why behind the 13 original colonies of Early America. By: Ms. Keller
Teaching points • What were the New England Colonies? • What were the Middle Colonies? • What were the Southern Colonies? • What was the Geography, Economy, and Social Life like in each colony?
New England Colony • States: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut
New England Geography -Rocky Soil -Jagged Coast -Appalachian Mountains -Water
New England Economy -Trade -Fishing - Ship Building
New england Social Life -Went to church
Middle Colonies • States: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
middle Geography -Fertile Soil -Appalachian Mountains -Water: Bays and Rivers
Middle Economy - Trade - Farming - Fishing - Livestock
middle Social Life -Work at Town Markets
Southern colony • States: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
Southern Geography -Good Soil -Humid -Appalachian Mountains
southern Economy -Slavery
southern Social Life -Only focused on making MONEY
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