THe Regions of Colonial America

In colonial America, the land was divided into three regions: New England, the Middle Colonies, and the South. Each region had different features that affected the way of life there. In particular, the geographical features of each region played a large part in how the people there earned a living. In New England, the Middle Colonies, and the South, it was geographical features that affected the success of different ways to earn a living.
The geographic conditions of New England influenced the way its colonists earned a living. Throughout New England, there were many tree-lined hills of very poor, rocky soil. The poor soil was not suitable for farming, and combined with the cold weather present most of the year, presented a short growing season, therefore distinguishing farming as an unprofitable living. However, with New England’s many trees, shipbuilding would prove itself to be a productive way to earn a living. Shipbuilding, along with gun production, printing, makin...