13 colonies

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.