Lesson 1: Introduction to the Colonial Period in American History

Geographic and Climatic Features of the Thirteen Colonies Worksheet
Directions:

Use a textbook, atlas, wall map, or other resource materials from the library to describe how geographic features and climate influenced the development of the thirteen colonies. Write the names of the colonies that were located in each region before you begin.

Use the following list as a guide in your descriptions:

Geographic Features:Climate:
foreststemperature
lowlandsamount of rainfall
riversamount of snowfall
lakes
coastline
bays
ocean
mountains
Products:
woodstobacco
grain rum ships
fishindigo
fursfruits
papervegetables