Thirteen colonies

They relied on growing maize, hunting, and fishing.

They built large cities and focused on manufacturing.

They depended solely on trade with Europeans.

They lived in deserts and practiced herding.

The mistreatment or oppression of individuals or groups.

The relationship was mostly peaceful at first.

There was immediate conflict and war.

Colonists ignored the Native populations.

Natives forced colonists to leave.

Religious freedom

Economic opportunities

Escape from religious wars

To conquer Native populations

The warm climate and fertile soil made large-scale agriculture profitable, leading to plantations that relied on slave labor.

The cold climate limited farming, so colonists focused on manufacturing instead of plantations.

The mountainous terrain made transportation difficult, discouraging large-scale agriculture.

The lack of rivers prevented the development of trade and plantations.

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