Geography and Regional Cultures: New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies

Life, Economy, and Governance in the Thirteen Colonies

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Compare the geographic features, climates, resources, and economies of the New England, Middle, and Southern colonial regions.

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Life, Economy, and Governance in the Thirteen Colonies

3rd Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS

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Examine the geographic regions, economic systems, diverse cultures, and early democratic institutions of the Thirteen American Colonies.

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SS.4.11West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Plan and construct maps to demonstrate the effect of geographic conditions on historical processes, practices and events (e.g., colonization, industry, agriculture, major engagements in the Revolutionary War, Westward Expansion, etc.).

SS.4.13West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Demonstrate an understanding of the various factors that influenced the founding of the original colonies (e.g., economic, political, cultural, etc.). • Analyze the southern, middle and northern colonies (e.g., origins, early government, resources, religious and cultural diversity, etc.). • Compare and contrast community life, family roles and social classes in colonial America (e.g., indentured servants, slaves, colonists, etc.). • Compare and contrast backgrounds, motivations and occupational skills among English, French and Spanish settlers (e.g., economics, culture, trade, new agricultural products, etc.).