Comparison of Colonial Regions
Garrett Austin McAllister
New England
- Extremely religious (Puritans)
- Sea dependent economy (Fishing)
- Church dominates every facet of life
- Initially founded by religious dissenters to escape persecution
Middle Colonies
- Religious diversity is found here
- Diverse economy that includes fur trading and farming
- Diverse society that interacts well with natives
Southern Colonies
- Plantation driven economy
- Large economic class divide (Either really rich or really poor)
- Initially founded for profit
A Haiku
Bible driven north
A diverse middle region
Southern for profit