- Region: Northern coast of North America
- Colonies: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
- Characteristics: Strong religious and moral values, fishing, shipbuilding, timber
Mid-Atlantic:
- Region: Between New England and the Southern colonies
- Colonies: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
- Characteristics: Diverse population, trade, agriculture, religious freedom
Southern:
- Region: Southeastern coast of North America
- Colonies: Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
- Characteristics: Tobacco and cotton plantations, slavery, cash crop-based economy
