USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most influential religious bodies beside the Quakers were the large congregations of German Reformed, Lutherans, Anglicans, and Presbyterians. Pennsylvania’s religious spectrum also included small communities of Roman Catholics and Jews.

Detailed explanation-2: -The middle colonies saw a mixture of religions, including Quakers (who founded Pennsylvania), Catholics, Lutherans, a few Jews, and others. The southern colonists were a mixture as well, including Baptists and Anglicans.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generally speaking, The New England colonists were largely Puritans, and the Southern colonies were largely Anglican. The Middle colonies became a mixture of religions which included Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, Jews, and others.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Middle colonies consisted of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware.

Detailed explanation-5: -Despite their resentment of the new government, the colony of New Jersey grew and by 1701 had just as much national and religious diversity as did its neighbor New York, boasting forty-five different congregations, although most were unable to afford individual churches and frequently shared buildings.