USA HISTORY

SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732

THE SOUTHERN COLONIES SETTLEMENT AND GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What social structure did the middle colonies have?
A
Rigid / Strict
B
Based on land ownership and slavery
C
Flexible
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Middle Colonies had a variety of representative governments with participation from its diverse population. A middle class of craftspeople, business owners and small farmers began to emerge, with social status often tied more to business success than to religious or family background.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Middle colonies welcomed people from various and diverse lifestyles. The social-political structure included all three varieties: villages, cities, and small farms. Another difference is clearly noted in the human resources. New England had skilled craftsmen in the industry of shipbuilding.

Detailed explanation-3: -Middle Colonies’ Society: These colonies had more flexible social structures and began to develop a middle class of skilled artisans, entrepreneurs (business owners), and small farmers.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Unlike solidly Puritan New England, the middle colonies presented an assortment of religions. The presence of Quakers, Mennonites, Lutherans, Dutch Calvinists, and Presbyterians made the dominance of one faith next to impossible. The middle colonies included Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware.

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