Compare and contrast southern colonies

The people of the New England colonies, for the most part, came to America so they could practice their chosen religion freely. The Southern settlers usually came to America for a business opportunity or for an entrepreneurial purpose. While both colonies had slavery at one time, it was much more common in the south than the north. The southern colonies tended to have large farms or plantations, while those in the New England colonies tended to be small. The southern colonies tended to be predominantly members of the Anglican church, while the religions in the New England colonies were more diverse.