Storyboard That: 13 Colonies

By the 1700s, there were 13 British colonies in North America that were located along the Atlantic coastline. Historians divide these colonies into three regions: New England, Middle, and Southern. The differences in their geography, climate, and natural resources allowed people to produce different products and services which influenced the development of their industries and economy. The colonial regions also varied in their demographics and the structure of their governments. Some early local governments were more democratic than others. The different characteristics in each region influenced the colonists’ opportunities and way of life.