The Three Colonies Similarities

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All three colonies have their different personalities. Economy, social patterns and education all vary widely. Some colonies are more populated by whites and others are more populated by African Americans or they have more diversity. Middle colonies are more free and offer better economic opportunities. Many immigrants moved to the middle colonies for religious tolerance and an opportunity to a better quality life. Economy is the best in the middle colonies due to the fact that you can build up your economical status.Most immigrants who travel to the middle colonies can pay their own way. The middle colonies dose so much better than all the other colonies due to the fact that they have better growing seasons. They are also a service

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