SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE SOUTHERN COLONIES SETTLEMENT AND GROWTH
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The farmers struggled with difficult soil and weather conditions
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Sugar and cotton plantations flourished
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Cities such as New York and Philadelphia became centers of trade
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attacks by American Indians interrupted trade with Europe
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Detailed explanation-1: -The middle colonies experienced economic growth as cities such as New York and Philadelphia became centers of trade. were forced to pay high taxes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Economy. The Middle Colonies enjoyed a successful and diverse economy. Largely agricultural, farms in this region grew numerous kinds of crops, most notably grains and oats. Logging, shipbuilding, textiles production, and papermaking were also important in the Middle Colonies.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Middle colonies, like Delaware, New York, and New Jersey, were founded as trade centers, while Pennsylvania was founded as a safe haven for Quakers. The Middle colonies were also called the “Breadbasket colonies” because of their fertile soil, ideal for farming.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following statements accurately describes the middle colonies? They geographically and culturally stood between the New England and southern colonies.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Middle Colonies’ economy was built on farming, milling, lumbering, shipbuilding, and production. Culturally, they were economically focused and well off. In addition to farming, the Middle Colonies developed many industries related to their forest resources.