WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the “breadbasket colonies”?
A
Southern
B
Middle
C
New England
D
Eastern
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Answer and Explanation: The ‘breadbasket colonies’ were New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Pennsylvania, especially, was the major provider of grains including wheat, corn, and rye during the Colonial period and into the early 19th century.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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