To Begin…
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Please pull out your Reading Journal and Primary
Document so that it can be spot checked.
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On the back of one of the pages, answer the
following:
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Do you think slavery would have become as prevalent in the
Southern colonies if the region’s geography had been different
(e.g. cold or arid)? Why or why not?
Reflecting on the reading?
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Questions or comments from the PD?
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How do these documents influence your view of the
purpose and character of the New England colonies?
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Why would religion take on greater importance in the
New England colonies?
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Questions of comments from Kennedy?
Colonial Regions Chart
Create a chart that examines the Southern and New England
colonial regions in the following areas:
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Colonies included in the region
Types of people who immigrated and reasons for immigration
Economic characteristics
Political characteristics
Relationship between geography and economics
Religious characteristics (including relationship between
government and religion)
Approach to labor
Community (social) features
Relationship with England
A slogan that well-represents the character of the region
New England and the Middle Colonies
What factor was most influential in shaping
the character of the 3 colonial regions?
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New England Colonies
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The Puritans
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John Calvin
Direct relationship with
God
Strict personal discipline
and morality
Types attracted to New
England colonies
Plymouth (1620)
Massachusetts Bay (1629)
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Economy
Religion
Politics
Relations with
Indians
Growing Colonial
Identity
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New England
Confederation (1643)
Benign neglect
Breaking Away from Mass. Bay
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Rhode Island
(1636/1644)
Connecticut
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Hartford (1635)
New Haven (1638)
New Hampshire (1679)
Characteristics of New England Colonies
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Puritan influence
Some form of representative government
Religious focus
Family focus
More diversified economy
Middle Colonies
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New York
(1623/1664)
New Jersey
(1664)
Middle Colonies
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New York
(1623/1664)
New Jersey
(1664)
Pennsylvania
(1681)
Delaware (1703)
Characteristics of Middle Colonies
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Fertile soil
Rivers industry helped diversify economy
Diverse population encourages democracy, economic
opportunity, and religious toleration
Quiz Time 
Please get out paper.
You may split it in half and share with a peer.
…To End: **Complete this task in “assigned” groups**
“Geography was the primary factor in shaping the
development of the British Colonies in North America.”
Assess the validity of this statement for the 1600s.
1.
2.
What is the question asking you to do?
F
Position
Evidence
[Categories]
So What?
(Analysis)
3.
Now… write a thesis (underline position and circle
categories)
Those in Column A must work with someone in Column B
(B1)
A
B
Raine
Ashley
Jonathan
Wendy
Brianna
Kenzie
Lexie
Hollie
Cody
Jordan
Meyasha
Corey
Taylor
Eddie
Kyle
Autumn
Jeremy
Harrison
Miguel
Michael
Lauren
Naphina
Felicia
Malachi
Aubrey
Justin
Jesus
Maria
Q
Domonick
Those in Column A must work with someone in Column B
(B2)
A
B
Gabe
Zack
Jamie
Michael M.
Amelia
Tyler
Sam
Jeremy
Hannah
Ethan
Sean
Labi
Tristin
Destinee
Deionta
Zoe
Rebecca
Kara
Isaiah
Richard
Michael P.
Adrian
Adam
Max
Jette
Ross
Mallory
Trevor
Grant
Oscar
Those in Column A must work with someone in Column B
(B4)
A
B
Misly
Jasmine
Nick
Maria
Ginger
Hannah McD
Hannah McG
David
Manda
Te’sia
Edwige
Damone
Hallie
Mary Kathryn
Haley
Alex
Rheachal
Susannah
Lauren
Jackson
Steven
Lily
Meredith
Mathew
Yevgeniy
Reika