What are the differences between the English colonies?
The English colonies in North America can be broadly categorized into three main groups: New England colonies, Middle colonies, and Southern colonies.
New England colonies (such as Massachusetts and Connecticut) were known for their focus on religion, shipbuilding, and trade.
Middle colonies (such as New York and Pennsylvania) had diverse populations and were known for their agricultural production and trade.
Southern colonies (such as Virginia and the Carolinas) relied heavily on agriculture, particularly cash crops like tobacco and rice, and utilized slave labor in plantation economies.