Clarifying the Question: "Which Colony Was Farther North?"
The question appears to contain a typo: "farther north north" is redundant. I assume you are asking "Which colony was farther north?"—but this requires context: which colonies are you comparing?
Common Comparisons in Colonial American History
- Among the Thirteen Colonies: New Hampshire (specifically the area around Portsmouth) and the Province of Massachusetts Bay (including Maine) extended farthest north. The northern boundary was disputed with New France (Canada).
- New England vs. Chesapeake/Southern: All New England colonies (NH, MA, RI, CT) were significantly farther north than Virginia, Maryland, the Carolinas, or Georgia.
- French vs. English Colonies: New France (Quebec, Montreal) was far north of the northernmost English settlements.
Please clarify the specific colonies or regions you are comparing for a precise answer.