US Geography in the Colonies- Notes
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US History [1]
US Geography New England Colonies Rocky soil Not that great for growing cash crops. Cold in the winter, mild, short summers?short growing season?many subsistent farmers (grow to sustain themselves, a little bit extra, only within region) Rivers are rapid-flowing due to rockyness?mills created, rivers used for energy?industrial revolution starts in North. People have small farms?fur hunting, fishing (mostly cod)?boats needed?lumber industry important?trade becomes key?New England becomes trade center of America. Boston becomes a major port. Religious people?merchants. Many other people also controlled b/c of many chances?diverse economy, many values, a few groups in political structure. Middle Colonies/Chesapeake More fertile soil