Britain's 13 Colonies During The 1700s

During the 1700s, Britain’s 13 colonies were divided into three regions which were New England, the Middle Colonies, and the South. These regions each had their own economical and social lifestyle. The colonies developed their own ways to survive and make a living, and eventually they united. New England was the region that most struggled with farming because of the harsh weather conditions they faced. They had few goods to export, which made it difficult for them to make money. Because of their location, they were able to use the lumber and fish from their large forests and bodies of water for exportation. New Englanders relied heavily on business done by merchants and traders. New England had few African Americans and mainly attracted middle-class people. They had much more opportunity for education and had more advanced schools than other regions. The Middle Colonies were more successful in farming than the New Englanders. They exported much more and their …show more content…
Britain and France had the most effect on North America because both fought for control of the land. France had an alliance with most of the American Indians which made it much harder for Britain to take control. The American Indians knew the lands and helped the French more than the British. Although the Indians mainly sided with France, they thought it was better to have a balance of power between them. The American Indians feared that if either France or Britain gained complete control, they would be treated badly. The French and Indian War began in 1754, and was a massive war that spread across the world. The first years of the war were dominated by France and their Indian allies, but Britain turned the war around in 1758 after figuring out a way to stop French shipping. Britain followed this with many victories in all parts of the world, and eventually to the Treaty of Paris which ended the