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The Next Step in Colonies

Explore geographic features, economies, social structures, and political systems of colonies such as New England, Mid-Atlantic, and the South during the colonial period in America.

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The Next Step in Colonies

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  1. The Next Step in Colonies • Geography, Economy, Social Life, Political/Civic Life

  2. Geography and ClimateNew England • Appalachian Highlands • Boston Harbor • Hilly terrain, rocky soil • Moderate summers, cold winters

  3. EconomyNew England • Fishing • Built ships • Trade • Skilled craftsmen

  4. Social LifeNew England • Village and church as center of life • Religious reformers (changers) • Separatists

  5. Political and Civic LifeNew England • Town Meetings- everyone came together to decide what is best for the town.

  6. Geography and ClimateMid-Atlantic • Appalachian Highlands • Coastal Lowlands • Rich Farmlands • Moderate Climate

  7. EconomyMid-Atlantic • Livestock and Grain (trade) • Unskilled/skilled workers and fisherman

  8. Social LifeMid-Atlantic • Villages and Cities • Different Lifestyles • Diverse Religions

  9. Political and Civic LifeMid-Atlantic • Market Town

  10. Geography and ClimateSouth • Appalachian Highlands • Good Harbors • Rivers • Humid climate

  11. EconomySouth • Large Farms (plantations) • Cash Crops • Slavery

  12. Social LifeSouth • Slavery • Mansions • Indentured servants • Few cities • Few schools • Church of England

  13. Political and Civic LifeSouth • Counties-scattered pieces of land

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