Preview 9/12/14
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What are the physical (ex. landforms, climate or soil) characteristics of the
New England, Middle and South colonial region? Look at the maps to help you
with your answers.
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New England’s region of physical characteristics are ….
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Middle’s region of physical characteristics include…
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South’s region of physical characteristics consist of…
New England Region
 Colonies
include:
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Geography
Poor, rocky soil
Good harbors
Swift, shallow rivers
Climate
Long, cold winters
Short, cool summers
Natural Resources
Forest- trees for lumbering
Atlantic Ocean- fishing and whaling
Products/ Crops
Furs
Lumber/ forest products
Whale oil
Middle Region
 Colonies
New
include:
York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Geography
Sandy soil, but rich fertile areas for farming
Gentle rolling hills
Climate
Mild and more inviting than colder New
England and humid Southern colonies
Natural Resources
Forest
Swamps
Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Navigable rivers
Good natural harbors
Products/ Crops
Called the “Breadbasket Colonies” due to
amount of grain grown (wheat, corn, rye,
barley, oats)
Southern Colony
 Colonies
include:
 Maryland
 Virginia
 North
Carolina
 South
Carolina
Geography
Rich, fertile soil
Flat coastal plains
Good river system
Climate
Mild winters
Mild to hot summers
Plentiful rain
Longest growing season of all regions
Natural Resources
Forest
Swamps
Mountains
Atlantic Ocean
Navigable rivers
Products/ Crops
Cash crops (including tobacco, rice, indigo,
cotton, wheat, corn)