USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The Middle Colonies’ rich soil and mild winters were good for farming. Unlike New England, with its large population of English Puritans, the Middle Colonies attracted a population of great ethnic and religious diver-sity. This diversity began developing very early in the colony’s history.

Detailed explanation-3: -The major agricultural crops were fruits, vegetables and grains. There was such an abundance of wheat grown in these colonies that they became known as the “bread basket” colonies. This land was quite different from the land of New England which was not known for its flat, fertile farmland.

Detailed explanation-4: -The coastal lowland and bays provided harbors, thus the middle colonies were able to provide trading opportunities where the three regions meet in market towns and cities. The Southern colonies had fertile farmlands which contributed to the rise of cash crops such as rice, tobacco, and indigo.