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The 13 Colonies
The 13 Colonies
Northern Colonies What colonies are considered the Northern Colonies? 1) 2) 3) 4)
New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island
Northern Colonies Climate & Geography
The land was not useful for farming. Many areas were located near water. Rivers and streams made it possible for settlers to hunt, fish, and trade. They also helped to produce power for mills.
Northern Colonies {Economy} How did they make money? 1) Ship Building 2) Hunting 3) Fishing 4) Trading
Northern Colonies Religion
These colonies consisted of pilgrims and puritans. Colonists that didn’t agree with the puritan church were not allowed in the colony.
Northern Colonies Important Facts 1610 – Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Mayflower Compact – a document that created rules for settlers to follow. Meeting House – This was an important building used for church and meetings. 1621 – First Thanksgiving in Plymouth. Colonists became friends with Native Americans. Squanto interpreted and taught them how to grow food. The pilgrims invited them to a 3-day feast to show thanks.
Middle Colonies What colonies are considered the Middle Colonies? 1) 2) 3) 4)
New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware
Middle Colonies {Economy} How did they make money? • The settlers produced wheat and used wind mills to mill flour for bread. • They shipped imports to the other colonies.
Middle Colonies Climate & Geography • They had rivers, forests, rich farm lands, and fertile soil. • The type of land depended on the area. o Some areas had a mild climate and fertile soil. o There were also parts of the region that were rocky.
Middle Colonies Religion These colonies consisted of many religions.
Southern Colonies What colonies are considered the Southern Colonies? 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Georgia
Southern Colonies Climate & Geography • The climate was hot and humid. • The warm weather and fertile soil made the land perfect for farming. • Because temperatures stay warmer longer in the South, the growing season lasted longer.
Southern Colonies {Economy} How did they make money?
They made money by growing cash crops. Tobacco
Rice
Indigo
Southern Colonies Religion
These colonies consisted of Catholics and Protestants.
Southern Colonies Important Facts Lost Colony (Roanoke) -- Raleigh sent a
group there but they returned starving. White took another group there and went back for supplies. He didn’t return for 5 years to a war and there was no one there when he returned. Slaves – Worked on plantations. House of Burgesses – Used for government.
The 13 Colonies
Northern Colonies What colonies are considered the Northern Colonies? 1) 2) 3) 4)
New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island
Northern Colonies Climate & Geography
The land was not useful for farming. Many areas were located near water. Rivers and streams made it possible for settlers to hunt, fish, and trade. They also helped to produce power for mills.
Northern Colonies {Economy} How did they make money? 1) Ship Building 2) Hunting 3) Fishing 4) Trading
Northern Colonies Religion
These colonies consisted of pilgrims and puritans. Colonists that didn’t agree with the puritan church were not allowed in the colony.
Northern Colonies Important Facts 1610 – Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Mayflower Compact – a document that created rules for settlers to follow. Meeting House – This was an important building used for church and meetings. 1621 – First Thanksgiving in Plymouth. Colonists became friends with Native Americans. Squanto interpreted and taught them how to grow food. The pilgrims invited them to a 3-day feast to show thanks.
Middle Colonies What colonies are considered the Middle Colonies? 1) 2) 3) 4)
New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware
Middle Colonies {Economy} How did they make money? • The settlers produced wheat and used wind mills to mill flour for bread. • They shipped imports to the other colonies.
Middle Colonies Climate & Geography • They had rivers, forests, rich farm lands, and fertile soil. • The type of land depended on the area. o Some areas had a mild climate and fertile soil. o There were also parts of the region that were rocky.
Middle Colonies Religion These colonies consisted of many religions.
Southern Colonies What colonies are considered the Southern Colonies? 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Georgia
Southern Colonies Climate & Geography • The climate was hot and humid. • The warm weather and fertile soil made the land perfect for farming. • Because temperatures stay warmer longer in the South, the growing season lasted longer.
Southern Colonies {Economy} How did they make money?
They made money by growing cash crops. Tobacco
Rice
Indigo
Southern Colonies Religion
These colonies consisted of Catholics and Protestants.
Southern Colonies Important Facts Lost Colony (Roanoke) -- Raleigh sent a
group there but they returned starving. White took another group there and went back for supplies. He didn’t return for 5 years to a war and there was no one there when he returned. Slaves – Worked on plantations. House of Burgesses – Used for government.
