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New England and the Middle Colonies: Chapter 3 Section 2. Colonial Ways of Life. New England. Economy Fishing, farms, industry (sawmills, etc.) Not really commercial farming Geography Natural harbors Fishing and whaling Lumbering and shipbuilding. New England. Town Life
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New England and the Middle Colonies: Chapter 3 Section 2 Colonial Ways of Life
New England • Economy • Fishing, farms, industry (sawmills, etc.) • Not really commercial farming • Geography • Natural harbors • Fishing and whaling • Lumbering and shipbuilding
New England • Town Life • Centered around Church • Government • Town meetings
New England • “Urbanizing” • Triangular Trade • Cities
Middle Colonies • Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware • Farmers with surplus • Merchants– Rapid growth • Wheat