Describe some of the major settlements in North America prior to 1776. How were these settlements different from each other and how were they similar? Discuss the problems and successes of each.

There were 13 Colonies in America from 1607 to 1776.

Explanation:

Before 1776, colonies were established by Britishers as colonies were regarded as valuable because they could supply necessary raw materials. The mercantilist policy was a vital part of colonization in America. There were a total of 13 colonies before the independence of America in 1776. These colonies divided into three parts according to their geographical regions, including the New England, the Middle and the Southern colonies.

The New England Colonies were established by the Puritans, who escaped England to practise religion without persecution. New England had access to natural resources, including forests and mountains. People were merchants, traders, artisans, along with fishing and whaling.

The location of the middle colonies along the coast region made it as a trading centre. The favourable climatic condition led settlers to occupy in growing crops like corn and wheat with livestock. Colonies involved in shipbuilding, iron ore, textiles, furs and lumber.

The Southern Colonies centred on agriculture and began the plantations growing tobacco, grain, fruit,  cotton, vegetables, and livestock. These colonies had slave populations who worked in plantations

The different regions had different religious influences but were parts of the colonization.

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