Southern Colonies
Nicole N.Shelton V.Ashley V.Angel S.
Maryland Colony Facts
Founded in 1633
Famous person:George Calvert
Major Towns: Baltimore and Annapolis
Government:proprietary
Religion:Anglican and Baptist
Virginia Colony Facts
Founded in 1607
Major Towns:Jamestown,Williamsburg, Richmond.
Famous person: John Smith
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican and Baptist
North Carolina Colony Facts
Founded in 1653
Major towns:Brunswick Town and Raleigh
Famous person:Lords Proprietors
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican and Baptist
South Carolina Colony Facts
Founded in 1663
Major towns:Charleston and Sumter
Famous person:Charter of Carolina
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican And Baptist
Georgia Colony Facts
Founded in 1732
Major Towns:Savannah,Hardwicke and Wrightsboro
Famous Person:James Oglethorpe
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican and Baptist
Geography
The geography of the Southern Colonies featured fertile soil, hilly coastal plains, forests, long rivers and swamp areas.
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.
Economy
Tobacco, cotton, rice, indigo (dye), lumber, furs, farm products.
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