SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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Fertile soil & advanced agricultural methods
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Chick-fil-A & Wendy’s
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Quakers & Puritans
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Rocky soil & a short growing season
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Middle colonies were also called the “Breadbasket colonies” because of their fertile soil, ideal for farming.
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: -The Middle colonies had rich soil and a good climate for growing crops. As a result, they were able to produce more food than they could consume. As a result they were able to export wheat and other grains to Europe.
Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -grew well in the Middle Colonies because of their fertile soil. The climate also made the Middle Colonies a very good farming region. The growing season was much longer than in New England. The Middle Colonies had many sunny days and plenty of rain.