The New England colonies suffered from a harsh climate. Colonists endured cold winters and mild summers. In addition to the thick forest, land became hilly and mountainous farther inland. The soil in New England was thin and rocky. Colonists used the rocks to build walls for protection. Much of New England’s land was not apt for development. Therefore, many people lived closer together than in the other colonial regions.
Middle Colonies Geography
The Middle Colonies was a good place for agriculture,