3 Colonial Regions

Introduction

Introduction

Your expertise is needed immediately! We need three historians to report on the 13 original colonies. The information you provide will be used to teach others about colonial times. Through researching the colonization of America, you will discover the similarities and differences of the Southern, Middle and New England Colonies. For each region you will uncover the hardships that the settlers faced while creating a new life that was accepting of everyone. You will discover the challenges they faced territorial, differences and similarities, and religious factors.

After analyzing your findings, your team will create a Venn Diagram and a timeline to illustrate the colonization period.

Task

  The Task

The task is to identify and make discoveries of the 13 original colonies. You will uncover this information through research. Your final report will include:

  • Identification of the 13 original colonies
  • The founders of each colony and the year it was founded
  • Descriptions of why the founding of the colonies
  • Geographical characteristics of each colony
  • The role of religious development
  • Venn Diagram
  • A timeline of the regions