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What was the impact of location and place on colonial settlement, transportation, and

economy in the South?

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While the cold climate made farming difficult, it reduced the death from disease. Climate varied greatly across the thirteen colonies, and this affected development. Cold climates used fur hunting, fishing, and forestry to survive. Moderate climates grew food, and some grew tobacco.

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The middle colonies contained Native American tribes of Algonquian and Iroquois language groups as well as a sizable percentage of African slaves during the early years. Unlike solidly Puritan New England, the middle colonies presented an assortment of religions. The presence of Quakers, Mennonites, Lutherans, Dutch Calvinists, and Presbyterians made the dominance of one faith next to impossible.[8] This was because some of the proprietors there believed in religious tolerance and some did not care as long the people paid for the land they inhabited.

Some wealthy people worked in the city although most colonists were farmers. Because of fertile soil and a good growing season, most farmers grew enough for their family and a surplus, which they could sell. They grew wheat, grains, and many other things. New York and Philadelphia were the Middle Colonies' biggest cities. This was because they were the center of trade with all the harbors to import and export goods. Many people were artisans or merchants with many skills. Other people tried to become apprentices to learn their trade. Other people became laborers. They could find general work such as helping load or unload ships or being house servants. Boys could learn shoe or boat making. Girls could open a cloth shop. However, most parents believed children should learn to run the family farm instead of going to college.[

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