- Cheasapeake Colonies
The Chesapeake Colonies refers to the
Colony and Dominion of Virginia , later the Commonwealth ofVirginia andProvince of Maryland , laterMaryland , both British colonies centered around theChesapeake Bay .These colonies, located on the eastern coast of
North America were founded in the 17th century and economies were dependent on the Bay's rich fisheries, docking ships, and plantations. The cash crop of tobacco was especially important. The Bay's natural resources and utility as a shipping lane and port proved highly valuable.They are sometimes considered part of the
Southern Colonies . Maryland is sometimes considered part of theMiddle Colonies .ee also
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Thirteen Colonies
*Middle Colonies
*Southern Colonies
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