Chapter 3 Section 3 (part 1) Life in the Northern Colonies
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Middle Colonies Economy The economy of the middle colonies was
based around family farming. Farmers grew several different kinds
of crops (unlike in the South) (No plantations) The economy also
had an iron industry and ports at Philadelphia and New York
City
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New England Economy The Fishing industry thrived in New England
Lumber Industry/Shipbuilding Rum from West Indies is distilled in
New England
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Northern Cities Unlike the South, the North has several large
cities (Philadelphia by the 1700s is the 2 nd largest city in the
British Empire) Colonial cities were advanced for the time with
paved streets, parks, and police
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Colonial Boston Street
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Problems in cities Fire Disease Poverty (orphans/ widows)
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Immigration In 1700 the colonies were about 80-85% British The
colonies become more diverse with immigration
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Slavery in the North Slavery did exist in the North until after
the Revolutionary War Smaller scale than in the South
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Women in the North Fewer rights than men If they did work their
wages were given to their husband or father Could not buy or sell
property Puritan society was partiachal
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Salem Witch Trial 1692 two puritan girls accuse several women
in their small town of practicing witchcraft. When accused by the
girls some of the women accuse other women leading to fear and
paranoia across New England After trials filled with false evidence
18 women and 1 man are hung. (150 imprisoned)
