The Southern Colonies

Names of the Southern ColoniesVirginiaMarylandNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaGeorgia

Reasons for SettlementThe founders of

the Southern Colonies came to America seeking wealth in the form of land ownership.

GovernmentThe colonists had

self-government. There was a general assembly that made laws and the English King had the final say.

General assembly – The people who make, amend, or repeal laws.

GeorgiaGeorgia was

founded by James Oglethorpe.

It was the 13th colony to be founded.

Why Georgia was FoundedGeorgia was

founded for two reasons:

1. A place to send England’s poor people who were in debtor prisons.

2. As a barrier between the Spanish in Florida and South Carolina.

Jamestown, VirginiaJamestown was the

first permanent English colony established in America.

Geography of the Southern ColoniesRiversBaysWetlandsMany areas with

flat land and rich soil.

Inland there are a lot of hills and forests.

Climate of the Southern Colonies Warm ClimateHot summersCold wintersHumidLots of sunny daysLong growing season

Natural Resourcesfertile soil (rich

farmland)fishocean access lumber (pine and

hardwood forests) wetlands (or

swamps) good coastal harbors navigable rivers

Farming & ProductsThere were abundant

crops of:CottonSugarcaneTobaccoRice IndigoIndigo was important

because it made a deep blue dye, which was put into large vats. Cotton and wool cloth was then added to color the material.

Farming & ProductsThe demand was great for the Southern

Colonies products. Cloth and tobacco were wanted throughout Europe. They also sold to other colonies but mostly to England and other European countries.

Wheat, a little fish, timber, and furs were also products of the Southern Colonies.

Tobacco Plant

Jobsplanters/farmersindentured servants –

Work for the things they need (food, water, housing, and clothes).

slaves – People who are owned and controlled by someone.

artisans/craftsman – welder, glassblower, or coppersmith.