southerncolonies
group
georgia colony facts
founded:1732
Region:southern
Government:Royal
Religion:Anglican and baptist
Major cities: savannah hardwicke and wrightsboro
Famous people: james oglethorpe
South Carolina Colony facts
founded:1663
region:southern
government:royal
religion: anglican and baptist
major cities:charleston and sumtur
famous people:charter of carolina
north carolina colony facts
founded:1653
region: southern
government:royal
religion: anglican and baptist
major cites: brunswick town and raleigh
famous people: lords proprietors
maryland colony facts
founded:1633
region: southern
government:proprictary
religion: anglicans and baptist
major cites: baltimore and anna polis
famous people: george calvert
virginia colony facts
founded:1607
region:southern
government: royal
religion: anglican and baptist
major cites: jamestown williamsburg and richmond
famous people: john smith
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.