APUSH Chapter 3 - The Middle Colonies Flashcards
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What were the Navigation Laws intended to enforce?

  • Prevent trade with non-English countries (correct)
  • Regulate colonial education
  • Restrict fishing rights
  • Encourage trade with all nations
  • Salutary Neglect refers to a period where navigation laws were strictly enforced.

    False

    What was New Amsterdam?

    A settlement created by the Dutch Company that neglected democratic practices.

    What was New Sweden?

    <p>A short-lived Swedish colony in Delaware.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the Duke of York?

    <p>Brother of Charles II who received New Amsterdam and renamed it New York.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following colonies are known as the 'Bread Basket' colonies?

    <p>New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Designed to bind the American colonies tightly to England.
    • Prohibited trade with non-English ruled countries.
    • Implemented during the Dominion of New England.

    Salutary Neglect

    • Followed the fall of the Dominion regime.
    • Marked a period where navigation laws were largely ignored.
    • Allowed for greater autonomy and economic freedom in the colonies.

    New Amsterdam

    • Established by the Dutch West India Company.
    • Characterized by despotic governance.
    • Restricted freedom of speech, religion, and democratic practices.

    New Sweden

    • A brief Swedish colony located in Delaware.
    • Established an unsuccessful foothold by the Swedes in the region.
    • Ended in 1655 after a military expedition from the Dutch.

    Duke of York

    • Brother of King Charles II of England.
    • Granted control over New Amsterdam, an area claimed by the Dutch.
    • Renamed the city New York following a quick and bloody takeover.

    "Bread Basket" Colonies

    • Comprised of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
    • Known for substantial grain production and exports.
    • Played a crucial role in feeding both colonial and European markets.

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    This quiz focuses on key terms from APUSH Chapter 3, which covers the Middle Colonies and their unique position in American history. Learn about significant concepts such as Navigation Laws and Salutary Neglect that shaped colonial responses to British policies.

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