Rocky soil, cooler climate

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Shipbuilding, lumber, and fishing were important to the economy.

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Town life was centered around the church; you HAD to be a Puritan to belong.

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All religions and religious practices were accepted.

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Immigrants from many places in Europe also settled here. DIVERSE!

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Land was good for farming crops like wheat and barley.

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Religion was practiced, but farming was more important. $$$$

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Soil was poor and rocky and the climate was cold. Farms were small.

• New England colonies

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Wheat farming, raising livestock, and artisans were important to the economy.

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Large plantations-spread out houses- children studies at home instead of school

• New England colonies

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• Southern colonies