USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Because of the fertile soil and the amount of wheat the Middle Colonies produced, they were deemed the Breadbasket Colonies.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Middle colonies were also called the “Breadbasket colonies” because of their fertile soil, ideal for farming.

Detailed explanation-3: –By the early 1700s, more than 20, 000 colonists lived in Pennsylvania. Farms were so productive that farmers grew more than they could use and sold the balance. Wheat, the top cash crop, was sold to customers in New England and abroad. That is why the Middle Colonies were called the “breadbasket of the colonies.”

Detailed explanation-4: -The middle colonies had deep, rich soil. The fertile soil was good for farming. These colonies had mild winters and warm summers. The growing season was longer than in New England because there was more sun and lots of rain.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Middle colonies spanned the Mid-Atlantic region of America and were temperate in climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Geography ranged from coastal plains along the coastline, piedmont (rolling hills) in the middle, and mountains farther inland. This area had good coastal harbors for shipping.