USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the middle colonies?
A
Massachusetts
B
Delaware
C
New York
D
Pennsylvania
E
New Jersey
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Regions of English colonies Map of the eastern seaboard, showing New England colonies (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut), Middle colonies (New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware), Chesapeake colonies (Virginia, Maryland), and Southern colonies (North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia).

Detailed explanation-2: -The middle colonies included Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Advantaged by their central location, the middle colonies served as important distribution centers in the English mercantile system. New York and Philadelphia grew at a fantastic rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Middle colonies were made up of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. They were located south of the New England colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of the original 13 colonies and one of the six New England states, Massachusetts (officially called a commonwealth) is perhaps best known for being the landing place of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims.

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