The document summarizes life in the three main regions of colonial America: New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. It describes the reasons for settlement, including religious freedom, economic opportunities, and land ownership. The New England colonies attracted those seeking religious freedom and consisted of small family farms and fishing. The Middle colonies had a mix of religious and economic motivations and included farming, factories, and trade. The Southern colonies were founded primarily for economic reasons, centered around large plantations that relied on slave labor to grow cash crops like tobacco.

1. Life in Colonial America Marci Friedman