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: -The Midwest is called “America’s Breadbasket” because Midwestern farmers grow a lot of the wheat we use to make bread. Why do we call the Midwest “America’s Heartland?” Geography – The Midwest lies at the heart, or center, of the United States.
Detailed explanation-2: -A breadbasket, is a region of a nation producing large quantities of wheat or other grains due to the richness of the soil and the favorable climate. In India, both Punjab and Haryana are referred to as Breadbasket. Haryana accounts for about 9% of India’s total wheat production.
Detailed explanation-3: -He took a slice of bread from the breadbasket and covered it with a thin, meticulously applied coating of butter.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.