- The New England Colonies: These colonies were located in the northeastern part of the country and included Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine. These colonies were known for their religious freedom and their focus on education.
- The Middle Colonies: These colonies were located between the New England and Southern colonies and included New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. These colonies were known for their religious tolerance and their economic prosperity.
- The Southern Colonies: These colonies were located in the southeastern part of the country and included Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. These colonies were known for their large plantations and their reliance on slave labor.