The Southern, Middle, and New England colonies had several key differences which shaped America’s diversity in the future. First of all, the colonists of the three territories had different origins because of the internal problems of England in the mid-seventeenth century. Later, due to the outbreak of civil war, it was difficult to supervise the colonies in America, which increased the differences between regions. The similarities persisted exclusively in the democratic system of government since life in all regions varied.
The Southern Colonies included Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. The Chesapeake colonies in Virginia and Maryland served as a source of tobacco and cash crops for the empire. However, the indigenous people of the Powhatan Indians made it difficult for the new inhabitants of the continent to survive. Rich people from England came there in search of economic development, for which they needed workers. At first, they used indigenous Indians and later began to bring Africans as slaves. The system of government was either Royal or Proprietary, having a court, governor, and elected legislature.
The Middle Colonies included Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and New Jersey. This area was best suited for breeding livestock and crops. The population of this territory was diverse, as it attracted colonists not only from Great Britain but also from other European countries, so their religions were numerous. White youths as servants were the most common, and African slavery was not widespread. The region was also rich in forests, which resulted in the development of the lumbering industry and shipbuilding, later important ports arose here. The government system was predominantly Proprietary, but New York was the Royal Colony.
New England included the colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. The region was the most technologically advanced in comparison to the Southern and Middle colonies. The rocky soil and harbors provided convenient access to the sea, which contributed to the development of shipbuilding and fishing. The economy of the colonies was sharpened by trade, small farms, and lumbering. Most of the settlers were Puritans, who disagreed with the rules of the Anglican Church, so religion was an important aspect to them. The government system was Royal of Charter, under which the colonies were self-governing.