Thirteen Colonies
Kailey and William
Maryland Colony Facts
Founded:1633
Region:Southern
Government:Proprietary
Religion: Anglicans and Baptists
Major Cities: Baltimore and Annapolis
Famous People: George Calvert
Virginia Colony facts
Region:Southern
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican
and BaptistMajor Cities:Jamestown, Williamsburg and Richmond
Famous People:John Smith
North Carolina Colony facts
Founded: 1653
Region:Southern
Government:Southern
Religion:Anglican
and BaptistMajor Cities:Charleston and Sumter
Famous People:Charter of Carolina
South Carolina Colony
Region:Southern
Government:Royal
religion;Anglican
and BaptistMajor Cities: Charleston and Sumter
Famous People:Charter of Carolina
Georgia Colony
Founded:1732
Region:Southern
religion;Anglica
goverment;Royal
Major Cities:Savannah, 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
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