Although the New England, and the Chesapeake region were both settled largely by people of english orgin, by 1700 the regions had evolved into 2 distinct societies. Why did this difference in development occur?

Answer 1

There are several reasons:
differences in:
religion
climate
economy
crops

Answer 2

Can you elaborate on that a little bit more?

Answer 3

Yes, I could.

But the best source of information is in your text book.

Answer 4

The teacher didn't give us a textbook, I would just like to know the different economic purposes between the two colonies.

Answer 5

http://www.google.com/#q=new+england+and+chesapeake+colonies+economic+differences

Answer 6

Do you attend a public school?