Thirteen Colonies
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Virginia Colony Facts
Region:Southern
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican and Baptist
Major Cities:Jamestown, Williamsburg and Richmond
Famous People:John Smith
Maryland Colony Facts
Founded:1633
Region:Southern
Government:Proprietary
Religion:Anglicans and Baptists
Major Cities:Baltimore and Annapolis
Famous People:George Calvert
North Carolina Colony Facts
Founded:1653
Region:Southern
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican and Baptist
Major Cities:Brunswick Town and Raleigh
Famous People:Lords Proprietors
South Carolina Colony Facts
Founded:1663
Region:Southern
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican and Baptist
Major Cities:Charleston and Sumter
Famous People:Charter of Carolina
Georgia Colony Facts
Founded:1732
Region:Southern
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican and Baptist
Major Cities:Savannah, Hardwicke and Wrightsboro
Famous People:James Oglethorpe
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.
Geography
The geography of the Southern Colonies featured fertile soil, hilly coastal plains, forests, long rivers and swamp areas.
Economy
Tobacco, cotton, rice, indigo (dye), lumber, furs, farm products