SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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religious freedom
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escaping war
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getting more economic opportunities
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -There was desirable land that could be acquired easily and prevailing social and economic equality. They embraced everyone who wanted to settle, regardless of who they were. There was freedom of religion, ethnic diversity and they were very against slavery.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Middle Colonies had much fertile soil, which allowed the area to become a major exporter of wheat and other grains. The lumber and shipbuilding industries were also successful in the Middle Colonies because of the abundant forests, and Pennsylvania was moderately successful in the textile and iron industries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Quakers, Mennonites, Lutherans, Dutch Calvinists, and Presbyterians were all represented, which made it impossible for one religion to dominate and gave greater freedom of religion than any of the New England Colonies, with the exception of Rhode Island.
Detailed explanation-4: -Religious tolerance drew many immigrants to the Middle Colonies. Cities, such as New York and Philadelphia, flourished along rivers that allowed them to easily export goods. OBJECTIVE Produce a brochure promoting immigration to the Middle Colonies.
Detailed explanation-5: -The New England colonies were founded to escape religious persecution in England. 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.