New England Colonies Economy:
The New England Colonies had quite a booming economy due to their optimal location near the ocean. Since they were next to the ocean, they were able to participate in fishing and shipbuilding which helped bolster the economy.
Furthermore, they were located near an area that was abundant with plankton, resulting in much more fish in the area, developing the economy even further. Additionally, there were many forests in the NE area, resulting in a fur trade and lumbering business.
The geography included cool climate and rocky soil, thus, agriculture was not such a prolific business. There was a small amount of dairy, wheat, and corn farming, but the agricultural aspect of the NE Colonies mostly consisted of subsistence farming, which was just farming without any surplus.
The Middle Colonies:
The Middle Colonies, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, had a mixed economy which was comprised of industry and agriculture.
Although the Middle Colonies had less of an industrial influence than New England, they had more industry than the Southern Colonies. Shipbuilding and lumbering became a major aspect of industry, as did shipping and commerce. Subsequently, Philadelphia and New York would become trade centers. Additionally, Philadelphia was a major shipbuilding center but not as prominent as New England.
"Bread Colonies" were what the Middle Colonies were known as because they exported grains such as wheat, barley, oats, and rye. The Middle Colonies also grew fruits and vegetables with their medium-sized farms which weren't as grand as the plantations of the South.
The Southern Colonies:
The geography of the Southern Colonies made it perfect for agriculture. The South boasted rich and fertile soil, warm and moist climates, and long growing seasons. Tobacco soon became a major cash crop which resulted in a higher demand for plantations and slave labor. Virginia, Maryland, and The Carolinas were the colonies that were most prominent in growing tobacco. However, The Carolinas would split into North and South Carolina because the southern portion prospered more due to abundance of harbors and optimal farmland/soil. Another important thing to note is that Georgia was originally started as a buffer colony and was meant to be a new beginning for those in debt and the poor.
Tobacco wasn't the only cash crop in the Southern Colonies. Rice, indigo, and cotton were important cash crops in the South in addition to tobacco. The demand for growing these cash crops lead to the rise of plantations, which were especially ubiquitous in the South.
The New England Colonies had quite a booming economy due to their optimal location near the ocean. Since they were next to the ocean, they were able to participate in fishing and shipbuilding which helped bolster the economy.
Furthermore, they were located near an area that was abundant with plankton, resulting in much more fish in the area, developing the economy even further. Additionally, there were many forests in the NE area, resulting in a fur trade and lumbering business.
The geography included cool climate and rocky soil, thus, agriculture was not such a prolific business. There was a small amount of dairy, wheat, and corn farming, but the agricultural aspect of the NE Colonies mostly consisted of subsistence farming, which was just farming without any surplus.
The Middle Colonies:
The Middle Colonies, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, had a mixed economy which was comprised of industry and agriculture.
Although the Middle Colonies had less of an industrial influence than New England, they had more industry than the Southern Colonies. Shipbuilding and lumbering became a major aspect of industry, as did shipping and commerce. Subsequently, Philadelphia and New York would become trade centers. Additionally, Philadelphia was a major shipbuilding center but not as prominent as New England.
"Bread Colonies" were what the Middle Colonies were known as because they exported grains such as wheat, barley, oats, and rye. The Middle Colonies also grew fruits and vegetables with their medium-sized farms which weren't as grand as the plantations of the South.
The Southern Colonies:
The geography of the Southern Colonies made it perfect for agriculture. The South boasted rich and fertile soil, warm and moist climates, and long growing seasons. Tobacco soon became a major cash crop which resulted in a higher demand for plantations and slave labor. Virginia, Maryland, and The Carolinas were the colonies that were most prominent in growing tobacco. However, The Carolinas would split into North and South Carolina because the southern portion prospered more due to abundance of harbors and optimal farmland/soil. Another important thing to note is that Georgia was originally started as a buffer colony and was meant to be a new beginning for those in debt and the poor.
Tobacco wasn't the only cash crop in the Southern Colonies. Rice, indigo, and cotton were important cash crops in the South in addition to tobacco. The demand for growing these cash crops lead to the rise of plantations, which were especially ubiquitous in the South.
1. Mrs. Mitchell's "The Restoration Colonies" PowerPoint
2. Mrs. Mitchell's "The Restoration Colonies: The Middle Colonies" PowerPoint
3. Mrs. Mitchell's "The Restoration Colonies: The Southern Colonies" PowerPoint
2. Mrs. Mitchell's "The Restoration Colonies: The Middle Colonies" PowerPoint
3. Mrs. Mitchell's "The Restoration Colonies: The Southern Colonies" PowerPoint