SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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the bread colonies
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the wheat colonies
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the bread basket colonies
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Because the area is perfect for growing crops such as wheat, corn, and rye, these colonies became to be known as the “Breadbasket Colonies.” Not only did they make money through agriculture, but they also made money through trading goods in the major market towns.
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 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 Midwest is called “America’s Breadbasket” because Midwestern farmers grow a lot of the wheat we use to make bread.
Detailed explanation-5: -Many farmers built flour mills where they ground wheat into flour and then could ship it to England. Besides wheat, farmers harvested rye and corn, earning them the nickname “The Breadbasket Colonies.” Farmers also raised livestock, including pigs and cows.