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]
Why were farmers successful in the middle colonies?
A
flat landscapes and mild winters
B
fertile soils and mild climates
C
rocky soil with lots of mountains
D
lots of livestock and plentiful sunshine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-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 coastal lowland and bays provided harbors, thus the middle colonies were able to provide trading opportunities where the three regions meet in market towns and cities. The Southern colonies had fertile farmlands which contributed to the rise of cash crops such as rice, tobacco, and indigo.

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