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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.

    breadbasket

    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?

    <p>New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Dutch call their fort/town in New York City?

    <p>Amsterdam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who bought Manhattan Island from the Manhattan Indians?

    <p>Peter Minuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the capital of New Netherland?

    <p>New Amsterdam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to Amsterdam, the _________ also built Brooklyn, Kingston, Schenectady, and Rensselaer.

    <p>Dutch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What religious group could not work at certain jobs and could not freely practice their religion?

    <p>Jewish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was appointed by Dutch West India Company as director general of New Netherland?

    <p>Peter Stuyvesant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stuyvesant did not allow the colonists much voice in their ______________.

    <p>government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped resolve conflicts over land?

    <p>Stuyvesant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stuyvesant expanded New Netherland into ____________.

    <p>New Jersey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word Pennsylvania mean?

    <p>Penn's Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Frame of Government of Pennsylvania?

    <p>constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What guarantees a person accused of breaking the law the right to be tried by a jury of fellow citizens?

    <p>trial by jury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of fairness?

    <p>justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did farmers trade their products?

    <p>market towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of goods were bought and sold in market towns?

    <p>grains, fruits, and vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Great Awakenings = A movement that called for a rebirth of religious ways of life New Jersey = Who attracted settlers with the promise of affordable land Pennsylvania = What colony guaranteed citizens liberties such as freedom of speech and trial by jury farming = How did most people of the Mid Atlantic Colonies make a living?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was the first Quaker colony in North America located?

    <p>Salem, New Jersey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who founded New Netherland and welcomed people from many countries?

    <p>Dutch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What colony guaranteed citizens liberties such as freedom of speech and trial by jury that Americans continue to enjoy today?

    <p>Pennsylvania</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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."
    • 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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