British Colonies During The 17th And 18th Century

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the British colonies were beginning to distinguish themselves as unique places, all with different people and cultures. Slavery, an essential part to Southern economy and tobacco farming industries, was almost completely unheard of in the New England colonies. Similarly, in New England schooling was the most essential part of a young person’s life and if they didn’t go to college they were frowned upon. The middle colonies were the most ethnically diverse and religiously tolerant than any other section. Prior to these developments, the colonies were all strictly religious and living off of corn crops trying to survive to keep their colony alive. The geographical features of the middle, southern, and New