SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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It was rich & fertile which was perfect for farmland & grazing livestock
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It was very dry which made it easy to grow rice which needs little water
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It was sandy which made it easier to build cities
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It was made of a thick red clay which made pottery making a major industry
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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, 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-3: -The Middle Colonies enjoyed a successful and diverse economy. Largely agricultural, farms in this region grew numerous kinds of crops, most notably grains and oats. Logging, shipbuilding, textiles production, and papermaking were also important in the Middle Colonies.
Detailed explanation-4: -Farming In The Middle Colonies New England was too cold for a long growing season, the South was warmer longer with good soil for cash crops like tobacco and cotton, and the Middle Colonies were just right. The Middle Colonies’ agriculture grew large amounts of wheat, corn, and rye.
Detailed explanation-5: -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.