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REGIONAL DIFFERENCES

REGIONAL DIFFERENCES. in Colonial America. NORTH: narrow coastal plain rocky soil Appalachian Mountains not far from coast; natural barrier for population. SOUTH: wide coastal plain rich, fertile soil Appalachian Mountains farther west; natural barrier for population. LAND. North:

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REGIONAL DIFFERENCES

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  1. REGIONAL DIFFERENCES in Colonial America

  2. NORTH: narrow coastal plain rocky soil Appalachian Mountains not far from coast; natural barrier for population SOUTH: wide coastal plain rich, fertile soil Appalachian Mountains farther west; natural barrier for population LAND

  3. North: harsh winters short summers So… Some subsistence(small-scale) farming Families provide labor South: mild winters long summers So… Many large-scale farms (plantations) Need large labor force CLIMATE

  4. North: mostly narrow, shallow, rapid-filled mostly not navigable So… South: many broad, deep, slow-moving many navigable (accessible by ocean-going vessels) So… RIVERS

  5. North: difficult to travel inland seaports used for trade towns grow at natural harbors South: rivers allow easy access inland trade takes place along rivers fewer cities grow along coast or inland RIVERS

  6. North: Roads needed for inland trade, but expensive, so most population stays along coast South: Rivers are “roads” Population spreads out, so homes farther apart RIVERS

  7. MIDDLE COLONIES • Shorter winters than New England • Fertile soil good for cash crops, especially grain So… • “breadbasket” of colonies

  8. MIDDLE COLONIES • Cities grow up at excellent harbors: • Philadelphia, at mouth of Delaware River • New York, at mouth of Hudson River

  9. BACKCOUNTRY • Climate varies by latitude • In/near Appalachian Mountains • Rushing streams • “fall line” makes river transportation difficult So…

  10. BACKCOUNTRY So settlers became… • Isolated • Self-sufficient • Suspicious of outsiders

  11. The Scots Irish • Scotland to Ireland: outnumber the Catholics in Ireland • Ireland to the American Colonies • Push Factors • Poverty • Starvation • High Rents • Persecuted • Taxes supported the Anglican Church

  12. The Scots-Irish • First settle in Pennsylvania • Moved westward to the farms of PA • Spread out south along the Allegheny Mountain range • Settle in the Backcountry of: • Virginia • The Carolinas • Georgia • Settle in Clans: Provides protection • Self-sufficient, suspicious of outsiders

  13. Scots-Irish in the Backcountry • Flimsy log cabins • Chopped down trees and planted crops between stumps • Exhaust the soil & move on

  14. Presbyterian Church • Presbyterian Church: religion ties them together • Church 1st Built • Religious Court, the session, passed judgement on crimes like burglary, tresspassing, and moral issues • Fought against an established church in America • Resent Government Control • Many served as Patriots in the Revolutionary War

  15. First Backcountry Settlers • The first backcountry settlers were • Traders • Farmers

  16. Others on the Frontier • Native-Americans • Spanish: Western areas/Florida • French: Along the Mississippi • Conflict over the Ohio River Valley vs. the French led to the French and Indian War • Indians will become allies on both sides during the conflict!

  17. BACKCOUNTRY • Dense forests So… • Hunting • Traded with Native Americans (& Clashed with them!) • Plenty of materials for cabins, fences

  18. In which colony or region would you settle? • Intro: name colony or region of your choice • Body: • explain two or more positive features of colony/region • Give one reason for choosing your colony or region over another OR make an “even though” statement (tells negative feature of your choice) • Closing: restate intro

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