<span>The Northern colonies were largely Puritan Separatists and very religious. Although religious was practiced in the Southern Colonies, many people were pious and devoted to religion. Instead, they never focused on gaining wealth. The South was mostly entirely agricultural and a large part of the workforce was African slaves, which were introduced in 1619. Tobacco became the main export and the basis of the early Southern economy. In the Northern colonies, farming was carried out on a much smaller scale and usually provided for just the family. If you are plagiarizing this the teacher will figure this out because of this sentence. If you are smart you'll notice this.</span>
