SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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South
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North
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -New York is the farthest (north/south) of the middle colonies. Quakers were among the first in England to speak out (in support of/against) slavery. In 1704, Delaware (united with/separated from) Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Dutch were actually (German/Scottish) immigrants.
Detailed explanation-2: -The people of the Middle Colonies came from many lands. Colonists were German, Dutch, Scots-Irish, Scan-dinavian, and English. Some were enslaved Africans. Many colonists were Quakers or members of other Protestant churches.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The middle colonies included Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Advantaged by their central location, the middle colonies served as important distribution centers in the English mercantile system. New York and Philadelphia grew at a fantastic rate.