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Which of the following are the Middle Atlantic Colonies?
Which of the following are the Middle Atlantic Colonies?
- New York (correct)
- Florida
- New Jersey (correct)
- Delaware (correct)
Because they produced so many crops used for making bread, the Middle Atlantic Colonies became known as the ____________ colonies.
Because they produced so many crops used for making bread, the Middle Atlantic Colonies became known as the ____________ colonies.
breadbasket
What areas did the Dutch build settlements in North America?
What areas did the Dutch build settlements in North America?
Delaware & Hudson River
In 1626, where did the Dutch begin building a fort and laying out a town?
In 1626, where did the Dutch begin building a fort and laying out a town?
What did the Dutch call their fort/town in New York City?
What did the Dutch call their fort/town in New York City?
Who bought Manhattan Island from the Manhattan Indians?
Who bought Manhattan Island from the Manhattan Indians?
What was the capital of New Netherland?
What was the capital of New Netherland?
In addition to Amsterdam, the _________ also built Brooklyn, Kingston, Schenectady, and Rensselaer.
In addition to Amsterdam, the _________ also built Brooklyn, Kingston, Schenectady, and Rensselaer.
What religious group could not work at certain jobs and could not freely practice their religion?
What religious group could not work at certain jobs and could not freely practice their religion?
Who was appointed by Dutch West India Company as director general of New Netherland?
Who was appointed by Dutch West India Company as director general of New Netherland?
Stuyvesant did not allow the colonists much voice in their ______________.
Stuyvesant did not allow the colonists much voice in their ______________.
Who helped resolve conflicts over land?
Who helped resolve conflicts over land?
Stuyvesant expanded New Netherland into ____________.
Stuyvesant expanded New Netherland into ____________.
What does the word Pennsylvania mean?
What does the word Pennsylvania mean?
What was the Frame of Government of Pennsylvania?
What was the Frame of Government of Pennsylvania?
What guarantees a person accused of breaking the law the right to be tried by a jury of fellow citizens?
What guarantees a person accused of breaking the law the right to be tried by a jury of fellow citizens?
What is the meaning of fairness?
What is the meaning of fairness?
Where did farmers trade their products?
Where did farmers trade their products?
What kind of goods were bought and sold in market towns?
What kind of goods were bought and sold in market towns?
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Where was the first Quaker colony in North America located?
Where was the first Quaker colony in North America located?
Who founded New Netherland and welcomed people from many countries?
Who founded New Netherland and welcomed people from many countries?
What colony guaranteed citizens liberties such as freedom of speech and trial by jury that Americans continue to enjoy today?
What colony guaranteed citizens liberties such as freedom of speech and trial by jury that Americans continue to enjoy today?
Study Notes
Middle Atlantic Colonies Overview
- Comprises New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
- Known as the "breadbasket" colonies due to prolific crop production used for bread.
Dutch Settlements
- Dutch built settlements primarily in Delaware and along the Hudson River.
- In 1626, the Dutch established a fort and town in New York City, initially called New Amsterdam.
- Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island from the Manhattan Indians.
New Netherland and Governance
- New Netherland's capital was New Amsterdam.
- The region featured settlements including Brooklyn, Kingston, Schenectady, and Rensselaer.
- Peter Stuyvesant served as the director general of New Netherland, appointed by the Dutch West India Company, and limited colonist involvement in government.
Religious Minorities and Quakers
- Jewish people faced restrictions on job opportunities and religious practices.
- Quakers, known for their pacifist beliefs, opposed violence and sought peaceful resolutions.
- William Penn received a charter from King Charles II to establish Pennsylvania, known as "Penn's Woods."
Legal and Social Framework
- The Frame of Government of Pennsylvania established a constitution.
- Trial by jury was guaranteed, allowing those accused of a crime to be tried by fellow citizens.
- The concept of justice encompassed fairness in the legal system.
Economic Activities
- Market towns served as trading hubs for farmers to sell grains, fruits, and vegetables.
- The Mid Atlantic Colonies' economy was primarily agricultural, with most inhabitants engaged in farming.
Cultural Diversity
- The region attracted residents from varied cultural and religious backgrounds seeking economic opportunities and religious freedom.
- The first Quaker colony in North America was established in Salem, New Jersey.
- Pennsylvania's commitment to civil liberties included freedom of speech and trial by jury, principles that Americans continue to uphold.
Movements and Changes
- The Great Awakening was a religious revival movement promoting a return to spiritual practices.
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