Characteristics of the Colonies

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The main motivation in these colonies was to make money.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies 

Colonists in these colonies wanted to keep their family unit together and be able to practice their own religion.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

These colonies were almost entirely agricultural.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

These colonies produced iron, paper, and textiles.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Boston was a major port in these colonies.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

The main motivation in these colonies was to practice their own religion or make money.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

A main feature of these colonies were plantations.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Since many of the colonists of these colonies did not bring their families, they were perfect for the hard work required in ironworks and shipyards.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

These colonies were largely farming and fishing communities.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Tobacco, rice and indigo were major crops of these colonies.

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

What were some similarities that the colonies shared?

Optional Sentence Stems:
The colonies were similar because ________________.
_ Colonies and _ Colonies were similar because ______________.

What were some differences that the colonies shared?

Optional Sentence Stems:
The colonies were different because ________________.
_ Colonies and _ Colonies were different because ______________.

The main motivation in these colonies was to make money. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies 

Colonists in these colonies wanted to keep their family unit together and be able to practice their own religion. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

These colonies were almost entirely agricultural. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

These colonies produced iron, paper, and textiles. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Boston was a major port in these colonies. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

The main motivation in these colonies was to practice their own religion or make money. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

A main feature of these colonies were plantations. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Since many of the colonists of these colonies did not bring their families, they were perfect for the hard work required in ironworks and shipyards. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

These colonies were largely farming and fishing communities. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Tobacco, rice and indigo were major crops of these colonies. 

New England Colonies

Middle Colonies

Southern Colonies

Characteristics of the Colonies

Characteristics of the Colonies

What were some similarities that the colonies shared?Optional Sentence Stems:The colonies were similar because ____________________._________ Colonies and ___________ Colonies were similar because ____________________.

What were some differences that the colonies shared?Optional Sentence Stems:The colonies were different because ____________________._________ Colonies and ___________ Colonies were different because ____________________.

The main motivation in these colonies was to make money.

Colonists in these colonies wanted to keep their family unit together and be able to practice their own religion.

These colonies were almost entirely agricultural.

These colonies produced iron, paper, and textiles.

Boston was a major port in these colonies.

The main motivation in these colonies was to practice their own religion or make money.

A main feature of these colonies were plantations.

Since many of the colonists of these colonies did not bring their families, they were perfect for the hard work required in ironworks and shipyards.

These colonies were largely farming and fishing communities.

Tobacco, rice and indigo were major crops of these colonies.

What were some similarities that the colonies shared?Optional Sentence Stems:The colonies were similar because ____________________._________ Colonies and ___________ Colonies were similar because ____________________.

What were some differences that the colonies shared?Optional Sentence Stems:The colonies were different because ____________________._________ Colonies and ___________ Colonies were different because ____________________.

What were some similarities that the colonies shared?

Optional Sentence Stems:
The colonies were similar because ________________.
_ Colonies and _ Colonies were similar because ______________.

What were some differences that the colonies shared?

Optional Sentence Stems:
The colonies were different because ________________.
_ Colonies and _ Colonies were different because ______________.

What were some similarities that the colonies shared?

Optional Sentence Stems:
The colonies were similar because ________________.
_ Colonies and _ Colonies were similar because ______________.

What were some differences that the colonies shared?

Optional Sentence Stems:
The colonies were different because ________________.
_ Colonies and _ Colonies were different because ______________.