The 13 Colonies
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New England Colonies
New Hampshire Colony
Massachusetts (included Maine)
Rhode Island Colony
Connecticut Colony
Middle Colonies
New Jersey Colony
New York Colony
Pennsylvania Colony
Delaware Colony
Southern Colonies
Maryland Colony
Virginia Colony
North Carolina Colony
South Carolina Colony
Georgia Colony
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Geographic features:
Middle Colony
3 rivers within the colony were connected to the Atlantic, allowing for trade and transportation
Land well-suited for farming
Thriving wildlife for hunting
Political features:
Became a royal colony in 1685 under James II
English rule was beneficial for the colony
Socio-economic features:
All who owned land were able to vote
However, very few owned land, so not many people were able to vote
As with the other Middle Colonies, New York was culturally diverse
Successful trade with Iroquois
Farming was prosperous because of fertile land
African slaves were present, providing help with farming
Religious features:
Mix of religions located in New York
Religiously tolerant to Christians
Map
New England Colonies
New Hampshire Colony
Massachusetts (included Maine)
Rhode Island Colony
Connecticut Colony
Middle Colonies
New Jersey Colony
New York Colony
Pennsylvania Colony
Delaware Colony
Southern Colonies
Maryland Colony
Virginia Colony
North Carolina Colony
South Carolina Colony
Georgia Colony
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