To match the descriptions with the correct colonial regions, you'll typically find the following characteristics:
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Southern Colonies:
- Known for agriculture and the plantation system.
- Reliance on slave labor.
- Products like tobacco, rice, and indigo are mainly produced.
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Middle Colonies:
- Known for diversity in culture and religion.
- Economy based on a mix of agriculture and commerce.
- Often referred to as the "breadbasket" due to grain production.
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New England Colonies:
- Characterized by a colder climate and rocky soil.
- Economy based on fishing, shipbuilding, and trade.
- Communities often centered around small towns and religious institutions.
If there are specific descriptions provided in your materials, you should use the above characteristics to match them to the correct colonial region.