Geo Econ Colonial

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rocky soil, dense forests, cold weather

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Geography of the New England colonies

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founded for religious reasons

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Plymouth

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founded for profit $$

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Jamestown

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moderate temperatures, rich soil, deep harbors

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Geography of the Middle Colonies

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shipbuilding, fishing, fur trade, whaling

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Economy of New England colonies

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subsistence farming

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farming only for yourself and family

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What region of Colonies could only subsistence (for yourself) farm?

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New England

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plantations, cash crops, slavery

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Economy of the Southern colonies

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livestock, wheat and grain, trade

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Economy of the Middle Colonies

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What are the names of the 3 regions of the 13 colonies?

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New England, Middle, Southern