Thirteen Colonies
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New England Colonnies
Rhode Island Colony
New Hampshire Colony
Connecticut Colony
New Hampshire Colony
Region:New England
Government:Royal
Religion:Puritan
Major Cities:Dover and Exeter
Famous People:John Mason
Massachusetts Colony
Founded:1630
Region:New England
Government:Charter
Religion:Puritan
Major Cities:Boston, Quincy, Plymouth, Salem, Lexington and Concord
Famous People:John Winthrop
Rhode Island Colony
Founded:1636
Region:New England
Government:Religious Freedom
Religion:Puritan
Major Cities:Providence, Portsmouth and Newport
Famous People:Roger Williams
Anne HutchinsonConnecticut Colony
Founded:1636
Region:New England
Government:Charter
Religion: Puritan
Major Cities:Hartford, New Haven,
Wethersfield and WindsorFamous People:Thomas Hooker
Climate
Fact 4 - Climate: Coldest of the three regions, mild and short summers leading to long, cold winters but less disease than in the warmer colonies
Economy
Fact 5 - Trade / Exports: Fish, whale products, ships, timber products, furs, maple syrup, copper, livestock products, horses, rum, whiskey and beer - refer to Colonial Times
Geography
Fact 1 - Geography: The geography of New England consisted of mountains thick with trees, rivers and poor rocky soil that was difficult to farm and unsuitable for crops