Comparison of Colonial Regions
Hanna Moore
New England Region
The New England colonies loved on land that was unsuitable for crops. The only crops that were able to be produced were corn, pumpkin, rye, squash and beans. There were thick trees, rivers, and poor rocky soil. They had particularly cold climates which was another obstacle in creating crops. Their natural resources were fish and forests. They importance agricultural products from other colonies. They traded whale products, horses, whiskey and beer. There was no religious freedom, as the Puritans only allowed one religion.
Middle Colony Region
The Middle Colony had fertile soil that was adequate for farming on. They had great farmland, timber, fur, and iron, an espcecially useful natural resource. They had mild winters and warm summers, which kept the crop production in great shape. They were a large food producing region that involved corn, wheat, and livestock. This region had no dominate religion, which resulted in religious freedom for the Quakers, Catholics, and many others.
Southern Colony
The Southern Colony had very fertile soil, along with coastal plain, forests, swamp areas, and long rivers. They had a wonderful agricultural land. Farming was extremely important. They would export other agricultural productions to the other colonies. They had no specific religion, which helped the Baptists acquire religious freedom. The South had the warmest summers of all three and very mild winters. The humidity during summer gave way to many diseases.