
2.4 - The Middle Colonies
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Lindsey Guymon
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Why did the Dutch, and later the English, want control of New Amsterdam?
the location by the Hudson River to power machines for manufacturing
the natural harbor to use for a port for trade
the fertile soil that was good for farming
the ability to practice their religion freely
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True or False: New Jersey attracted settlers only from England.
True
False
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Pennsylvania was established as a safe place for Quakers to practice their religion. How did they treat Native Americans and people of other religions?
Tolerant - they treated Native Americans and people of other religions fairly
Harshly - they persecuted others like the Puritans did in Massachusetts
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What is a good example of "commerce" in the Middle colonies?
Farms set up in New Jersey under the free enterprise system
The Quakers treating Native Americans fairly and showing tolerance to others
Fur trade using the port and harbor in New York
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Multiple Select
How was the geography of the Middle colonies different than the New England colonies? Choose all statements that are true.
The New England colonies had rocky soil which made farming difficult
The Middle colonies had fertile soil good for farming
The New England colonies had a longer growing season
The Middle colonies had a warmer/mild climate and longer growing season
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Multiple Choice
Crops that were sold for money (ex: wheat, barley, rye) instead of to be consumed by the farmer and their family were called...
money crops
bread crops
manufacturing crops
cash crops
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What is a good word to generally describe both the economy and the population of the Middle colonies? Choose all that are correct!
diverse
diverse
diverse
diverse
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