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The soil was very bad for growing crops and gardening and was not fertile because of glaciers. Glaciers from the north went through the New England colonies and picked up all the fertile soil with them. The soil ended up in The Middle and Southern Colonies.

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What were the geographic and economic differences between the New England Middle and Southern colonies?

The soils and climates of these three different colony groups were different. New England colonies were in regions were soil was not as fertile as in the Middle colonies. Similarly, the climate in the Southern colonies was warmer and the crops raised were rice, tobacco, and indigo. The economies of these colonies was crop based. The Middle colonies grew many different types of grains.


How were the 13 colonies grouped?

The 13 colonies were grouped geographically into three regions: New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. New England colonies included Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire. Middle colonies consisted of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Southern colonies included Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.


Map of middle colonies?

Excellent for Farming. Natural Harbors. Farmers took advantage of farm land by growing grain and raising livestock. Rivers Rich farmland specialization: livestock, grains, and fish.


Why did fewer towns develop in the southern colonies compared to the New England colonies?

Fewer towns developed in the southern colonies compared to the New England colonies because the southern region had large plantations that were spread further apart, leading to a more rural and decentralized settlement pattern. The economy in the southern colonies was based on cash crops like tobacco and rice, which required large tracts of land and fewer workers, whereas the New England colonies had smaller farms and a more diversified economy that supported more compact town development.


In the 1700's the new England colonieswhat kind of climate and geography did they have?

The New England Colonies had a much harsher climate and geography for colonists to work with than did the colonists in the Southern Colonies. Fishing and farming communities stayed along the rivers. Lumber, furs, whaling, and other maritime activities provided sources of income for colonists.

Related Questions

Why was in hard to grow crops in colonies?

In some colonies it was hard to grow crops because the soil wasn't fertile enough or the climate temperatures were too harsh.


What colonies had rocky soil?

The New England Colonies had rocky soil.


How was the farming in new England?

The type of farming practiced in the New England colonies was subsistence farming. New England colonies used this method because their thin, rocky soil prevented them from planting great crops.


What are some interesting facts about the 13 colonies?

the New England colonies had very rocky soil which made it hard for farming. the middle colonies had lots of rich soil which made it perfect for farming. the southern colonies was a watery worldof rivers, bays, and wetlands.


How were farms in the middle colonies different from the colonies in New England?

The middle colonies had good soil and were able to produce cash crops. This means they grew enough to sell and make a profit. The New England colonies were only able to grow enough for a family or just a bit trade or to sell, but not as much as the middle colonies did. They had to go to other things like fishing and building boats.


What was the soil like in the middle colonies?

the middle colonies enjoyed fertile soil had a slightly milder climate from that of New England


New England colonies and southern colonies have in common?

They also have fertile soil which is good for farming.


Which of the 13 colonies had long winters and thin rocky soil?

Yes. The New England colonies did.


How did the glaciers affect the land colonies?

glaciers pushed soil from New England to the middle colonies


What was the climate and geography of the new England colonies?

The New England colonies had a lot of rocky soil, which made farming challenging for the new colonists. As far as climate, the colonies in New England experienced cold winters, and humid and hot summers.


What was the terrain in the New England colonies?

it had rocky soil and was very hilly.


Why wasn't tobacco grown in the New England colonies?

The climate of New England was too cold, and the soil was not good.