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In what ways did the northern colonies differ from the southern colonies in the 1700s

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Northern Colonies-geographyThe Northern Colonies were mostly mountains with a colder climate and a thin layer of soil only for subsistence farming.
Southern Colonies- geographyThe Southern Colonies were mostly plains with warmer climate and rich fertile soil suitable for cash crop farming.
Northern Colonies- reason for settlementThe Northern Colonies were settled mainly for reasons of religious and political freedom.Southern Colonies- reason for settlementThe Southern Colonies were settled mainly for economic gain(commercial gain).Northern Colonies- economic activityThe Northern Colonies economic activity was based on manufacturing and trade.Southern Colonies- economic activityThe Southern Colonies economic activity was based on agriculture.Northern Colonies- regional characteristicsThe Northern Colonies regional characteristics include:
common heritage, small villages, shared land, subsistence farmers, busy seaports, difficult and primitive, entertainment involved work.Southern Colonies- regional characteristicsThe Southern Colonies regional characteristics include:
contrast between plantations and backcountry, self-sufficient community, slavery, backcountry constant struggle and little money and jealous, coast wealthy, very diverse.
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