In what ways did the northern colonies differ from the southern colonies in the 1700s

Northern Colonies-geographyThe Northern Colonies were mostly mountains with a colder climate and a thin layer of soil only for subsistence farming.

Southern Colonies - geographyThe Southern Colonies were mostly plains with warmer climate and rich fertile soil suitable for cash crop farming.

Northern Colonies - reason for settlementThe Northern Colonies were settled mainly for reasons of religious and political freedom. Southern Colonies - reason for settlementThe Southern Colonies were settled mainly for economic gain (commercial gain). Northern Colonies - economic activityThe Northern Colonies economic activity was based on manufacturing and trade. Southern Colonies - economic activityThe Southern Colonies economic activity was based on agriculture. Northern Colonies - regional characteristics The Northern Colonies regional characteristics include:

common heritage, small villages, shared land, subsistence farmers, busy seaports, difficult and primitive, entertainment involved work. Southern Colonies - regional characteristics The Southern Colonies regional characteristics include:

contrast between plantations and backcountry, self-sufficient community, slavery, backcountry constant struggle and little money and jealous, coast wealthy, very diverse.