The document summarizes the founding and development of the southern and middle colonies in British North America. It describes how Maryland was founded in 1632 as a proprietary colony with a policy of religious tolerance. It then discusses the founding of the Carolinas in 1663, with rice production and the importation of slaves becoming important to the economy of South Carolina. Finally, it outlines the establishment of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Georgia as colonies with diverse populations and policies promoting religious freedom and representative government.

1. U.S. History Chapter 4: The English Colonies Section 4: The Southern & Middle Colonies