Differences Between the Northern and Southern Colonies In the time of 1607-1783 there were many social, economic, and political differences between the two Northern and Southern colonies. The Southern colonies consisted of Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. People that went to the Middle colonies were seeking economic well being and they did not bring their families to the New World. Without families, they could focus more on economic issues, making more money, …showed first 75 words of 579 total…

…showed last 75 words of 579 total…For the most part people were very religious. One of the main reasons for colonization was that the Church of England bothered many of the people. They felt it was time to begin their own beliefs. As John Winthrop described “shall be as a city upon a hill.” As noted in the above explanations, there were many differences between the Northern and Southern colonies. This occurred while looking at the social, economic, and political developments.