13 colonies Human Characteristics

Economic activities

Cultural practices

Political structures

All of the above

founding of trade schools in some colonies

development of different economies in the two regions

establishment of import taxes in some colonies

pattern of religious differences in the two regions

Fishing, shipbuilding, lumber

Large plantations

Mining and agriculture

Urban industrial centers

Their location was isolated, limiting trade opportunities.

Their central location facilitated trade between the Northern and Southern Colonies.

Their location was too far from major trade routes.

Their location only benefited local trade.

They led to cultural homogeneity and uniformity.

They contributed to a rich cultural diversity and exchange.

They had little to no impact on the culture.

They caused cultural conflicts that divided the colonies.

Large cities with factories

Large plantations with enslaved labor

Urban communities

High population density

heavily dependent upon one stable crop for their income

proprietary colonies est after the restoration of Charles II

advocates of religious toleration

able to establish peaceful relationships with natives