13 colonies
The colonies that were in America along the Atlantic coast and were the most important part of British North America
New England colony
Economy based on shipping, industry, and trade
Middle colony
This colony's economy was based on staple crops that were always needed. Such as wheat barley and oats
Southern colony
This Colony's economy was based on tobacco because it was profitable. Also crops such as indigo and rice
Royal charter
A grant given by the King of England to companies or groups to start colonies in the Americas.