USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Middle Colonies are known as the Breadbasket Colonies because that area is very good for growing crops such as Wheat, Corn etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Middle colonies were also called the “Breadbasket colonies” because of their fertile soil, ideal for farming.

Detailed explanation-3: -The middle colonies combined characteristics of the New England and southern Page 2 colonies. With a good climate and rich land, farmers there could grow large amounts of staple crops-crops that are always needed. These crops included wheat, barley, and oats. Farmers also raised livestock.

Detailed explanation-4: -The middle colonies had deep, rich soil. The fertile soil was good for farming. These colonies had mild winters and warm summers. The growing season was longer than in New England because there was more sun and lots of rain.

Detailed explanation-5: -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."