1. The colonies were divided up into three categories that were based on where they were located and what they specialized in. Thomas Hunter Moore

2. Contained Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire 3. The Puritans and the Pilgrims both made up a large part of New Englands population The Puritans and Pilgrims were both in search of religious freedoms. The Settlers werent necessarily looking for gold or glory, they were looking for a new place to live and worship like they wanted. 4. Most villages revolved around small fishing communities. People grew their own food and made their own clothes. Goods that could not be made in New England were imported from England Most farmers just had small farms that made enough money to get their family by. 5. Massachusetts was the largest Sea Port in New England. It was very popular because of its accessibility and open navigation. 6. It was essential for the importing and exporting for New England Without those goods the colonies might not have turned out the way they did. These ports also played an important role in the triangular trade routes. 7. Triangular trade ensured that valuable gold and silver stayed within the colonies. No money was exchanged. England passed the Navigation Acts in order to make sure it would benefit from all trade. The colonies were able to prosper because they were able to export raw materials they id not need and import materials they did need. 8. New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were all parts of the Middle Colonies. 9. The Middle Colonies were the most socially, politically, and economically diverse group of colonies. People ranged from farmers to workers in the iron factories. 10. There was a wide range of jobs in the Middle Colonies, citizens of Pennsylvania specialized in farming while colonies like New York specialized in factories. 11. William Penn was a Quaker and was given a large amount of land in the Middle Colonies. Many Quakers went to Pennsylvania to live a passive life. 12. William Penn personally designed Philadelphia. It became a very important trading center. Philadelphia became the nations largest city and the nations first capital. 13. Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia were all part of the Southern Colonies. 14. Unlike the New England Colonies, settlers did not come to settle in the southern colonies for religious freedom. The settlers came for the money that could be made here. 15. The southern colonies were able to become prosperous because of the cash crops produced here. Cash Crops were tobacco, rice, and indigo. 16. In order grow and harvest these crops man power was needed. At first indentured servants were brought from England to work. Later they turned to slaves from Africa to work the crops. These slaves were necessary in order for the colonies to prosper. 17. Maryland was first settled as a refuge for Catholics. Georgia was settled as a colony for debtors that were in prison in England. People did not live as long in the southern colonies due to diseases. 18. During this time the people began to see that they did not have to accept things as they were. They began to see the need for leader s to protect liberty, rights, and property. The U.S. Constitution is based on these beliefs. 19. Came in response to the Age of Enlightenment. This religious awakening brought about greater religious toleration. People became focused on religion and less on wealth.