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The land was the reason. Southern colonies had good land and water to grow vast amounts of crops. While the northern areas were rocky soil and didn't have the ability to grow much beyond cash/family crops so they turned to shipping, fishing, and industry. To some extent this division still exists, but with movement of industry overseas less so.
The Southern colonies strongly favored slavery while the Northern colonies largely opposed slavery. Southern colonists had vast amounts of land but were far from other locals. The Northerners lived closer and were able to have more social gatherings, The Southerners were mainly Protestants while the Northerners were mainly Puritans.
The economy of the south was based on agriculture- cotton and tobacco- that demanded large amounts of unskilled labor. Economy of the North was manufacturing- required less labor, and more skills.
Colonies played a crucial role in a mercantilist economy because they provided a source of raw materials and served as captive markets for the mother country's manufactured goods. The colonies acted as suppliers of resources such as timber, minerals, and agricultural products, which were used to fuel the industries back in the home country. Additionally, colonies provided a reliable market for finished goods, ensuring a steady flow of profits for the merchants and the government.
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England - apex
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