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Slavery In Southern Colonies

- Very popular
- Plantations
- 50+% was enslaved
- Mostly from Africa
- Women in homes

Slavery in New England Colonies

- Not very important
- Some had slaves - but mostly just wealthy people

Slavery in the Middle Colonies

- More than the New England colonies, less than the Southern colonies.
- Held more skilled positions (blacksmiths, carpentry).
- Indentured servants more popular.

Why New England Colonies Founded

- Mostly to escape religious persecution.
- 1630- John Winthrop lead Puritans to Massachusetts to escape the Anglican Church's persecution

Why Southern Colonies Founded

- Financial opportunities.
- Seeking gold or other ways of fortune.
- Later cash crops were made into plantations for money.

Why Middle Colonies Founded

- Either trade and profits or religious persecution.
- Quakers - with leader Penn- took over Pennsylvania. New York and New Jersey for trading purposes.

Economy Southern Colonies

- Rich soil supported plantations.
- Plantations made them money.

Economy New England Colonies

- Rocky soil/ climate harsh
- Trade was a key part of the economy.
- Traded furs, pickled beef, pork, dried fish, whale oil.
- Waters off the coast was key to their success.

Economy Middle Colonies

- Based around trade.
- Traded goods with Britain and West Indes.
- In NY and NJ fur trade was boss.
- All of this trade resulted in moderate economy.

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How did the middle colonies differ from New England and the South?

The New England colonies being colonized mainly for religion while the Middle colonies found wealth through industry, whereas the Southern colonies sought more trade and wealth opportunities through colonization.

What are 3 differences between the New England and Southern colonies?

The New England colony was based more in manufacturing while the southern colony was about agriculture as far as their economy. One big difference is that New England colony didn't believe in slavery like the southern colonies believed. Slaves and indentured servants were the backbone of the Southern economy.

Were the middle colonies more similar or more different from New England colonies quizlet?

The Middle Colonies were more diverse than colonies in New England. Most of the early settlers depended on the fur trade and on farming for economic survival.

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What was one difference between the middle colonies and New England? The middle colonies had a more diverse population.