SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Farming was the main job in the Middle Colonies for reasons being of the the amount of land and the tremendous soil. The reason their nickname was the breadbasket was because of how much bread was produced. Wheat was the main product produced in the Middle Colonies which helped the colony thrive.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The middle colonies were made up of the colonies of New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The middle colonies had deep, rich soil. The fertile soil was good for farming. These colonies had mild winters and warm summers.
Detailed explanation-4: -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. The middle colonies became known as “the breadbasket colonies".