The document discusses the original 13 colonies of British North America, broken into three regional groups: the New England colonies (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut), the Middle colonies (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware), and the Southern colonies (Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia). It provides brief descriptions of the economies, industries, and characteristics of each regional group.

1. 13 Original Colonies

2. 13 Colonies Do you know the original 13 colonies? Try filling them in this map. Write in pencil We will go over it in 10 minutes

3. The 13 New Hampshire Massachusetts Georgia South Carolina Virginia New Jersey Rhode Island Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware Connecticut North Carolina New York

4. 13 Colonies Broken into 3 distinct sections Anyone know what those 3 sections were? New England Colonies Middle Colonies Southern Colonies

5. New England Colonies New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Forests and fur trapping Many Harbors Not good farming Small towns had central government

6. Middle Colonies New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware Excellent faming and natural harbors

7. Southern Colonies Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia Grow their own food Grow cash crops: tobacco, rice, and indigo Plants grown on large platforms with slaves

8. 13 Colonies New England Colonies Middle Colonies Southern Colonies Color or outline the different sections

9. Homework Triangular Trade worksheet Follow instructions on the sheet Use book- Page 94 Use internet