Southern colony
FANTASTIC FOUR
Maryland
Founded: 1633
Region: Southern
Government: proprietary
Religion: Anglicans and Baptists
Major towns : Baltimore and Annapolis
Famous People: George Carvet
Virginia
Founded: 1607
Region: Southern
Government: Royal
Religion: Anglicans and baptist
Major Towns: Jamestown Willamsburg Richmond
Famous People: John Smith
The Carolinas
Founded: 1653 and 1663
Region: Southern
Government: Royal
Religion: Anglicans and Baptist
Major towns: Brunswick town and Raleigh Charlston and Sumter
Famous people: Lord properties and Charterof Carolina
Georgia Facts
Founded: 1732
Region: Southern
Government: Royal
Religion: Anglicans and Baptist
Major Towns: Savannaha, Hardwicke, and Wrightsboro
Famous People: James Oglethorpe
Geography
The geography of the Southern Colonies featured fertile soil, hilly coastal plains, forests, long rivers and swamp areas.
Climate
Climate: Warmest of the three regions, winters not difficult to survive, but the hot and humid summers gave rise to the spread of disease. The warm climate made it possible to grow crops throughout the year and was ideally suited for plantations.
Trade/Exports
Trade / Exports: Tobacco, cotton, rice, indigo (dye), lumber, furs, farm products.