SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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Long cold winters / short hot summers
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Moderate and diverse (not too hot, not too cold) but the growing seasons were longer.
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Very Long humid summers / short cool winters
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The climate also made the Middle Colonies a very good farming region. The growing season was much longer than in New England. The Middle Colonies had many sunny days and plenty of rain. The Middle Colonies’ wide rivers, such as the Delaware and the Hudson, were ideal for transportation.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Middle Colonies included Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, and New Jersey. The geography of this region featured a warmer climate with fertile soil, flat land, easily-navigable rivers, and wide valleys making it perfect for farming and growing crops.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Middle Colonies Climate and Environment The Middle Colonies had cold winters (10-25 F) and hot summers (84-99 F). The region has a notably milder winter than the New England Colonies to the north did.