Answer:
Imperial expansion relied on the increased use of gunpowder, cannons, and armed trade to establish large empires in both hemispheres
Political and religious disputes led to rivalries and conflict between states
<u>New England </u>
Religion-Puritanism.
Society- Family centered. Did not tolerate dissenters. Quite religious compared to the other colonies.
Politics- Theocracy. Town meetings.
Economy- Fishing, shipbuilding, lumber,
<u>Mid-Atlantic</u>
Religion- More religious freedom, especially in Pennsylvania. (Quakers, Catholics, Protestants, etc.)
Economy- Growing wheat (breadbasket)
<u>Southern </u>
Religion- Mostly Anglicans and Baptists. Maryland was formed to provide religious tolerance to Catholics. (Toleration Act of 1649. However, people like atheists and Jews would be decreed death).
Society- Slavery. Large plantations. Most people were small farmers.
Politics- Large plantation owners dominated colonial legislatures. Had strong ties to Great Britain (sold their crops to them).
Economy- Largely agricultural based. Grew cash crops like tobacco
