SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
FOUNDING OF THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIES
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They grew many types of grain.
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Making bread was a great economic opportunity.
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They ate bread with every meal.
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They imported many types of grain
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Detailed explanation-1: -The nickname “breadbasket colonies” are given to them because of the export of large grains that take place from these colonies to different parts of the world. Among the colonies, the highest food producing colony is Pennsylvania, exporting numerous food crops like corn, wheat, flax, rye etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Middle colonies, like Delaware, New York, and New Jersey, were founded as trade centers, while Pennsylvania was founded as a safe haven for Quakers. The Middle colonies were also called the “Breadbasket colonies” because of their fertile soil, ideal for farming.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main cash crops in the middle colonies were grains such as wheat, rye, and oats. Because the middle colonies grew large amounts of grains, they were called “the bread colonies."
Detailed explanation-4: -Why was it referred to as the “Breadbasket” colonies? Because the middle colonies produced so many crops used in making bread (wheat, corn and rye).