SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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rocky soil
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religious tolerance
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Puritans and Pilgrims
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very cold Winters
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Middle Colonies of British North America-comprised of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware-became a stage for the western world’s most complex experience with religious pluralism.
Detailed explanation-2: -That is, they honored the right to worship without interference. This laid the foundation for the well-known religious tolerance of the Middle Colonies. In contrast to New England, where the English Puritans dominated reli-gious life, many different religious groups settled in the Middle Colonies.
Detailed explanation-3: -The middle colonies became known for their religious tolerance. The major settlers were Quakers and the Dutch, both groups practicing religious tolerance. The major agricultural crops were fruits, vegetables and grains.
Detailed explanation-4: -The colony of Pennsylvania was known for its religious tolerance, at least toward Christian groups.
Detailed explanation-5: -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.