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Which region of the American colonies was known for its diversity in terms of nationalities and religious groups?
Which region of the American colonies was known for its diversity in terms of nationalities and religious groups?
- Middle Colonies (correct)
- New England
- Chesapeake Bay
- Southern colonies
What percentage of New York's population was made up of African Americans in 1746?
What percentage of New York's population was made up of African Americans in 1746?
- 30 percent
- 40 percent
- 10 percent
- 20 percent (correct)
Which European country initially claimed the territory of the Middle Colonies?
Which European country initially claimed the territory of the Middle Colonies?
- France
- Netherlands (correct)
- Spain
- England
Which European country established the colony of New Sweden in the Middle Colonies?
Which European country established the colony of New Sweden in the Middle Colonies?
Who gained control of New Sweden in 1655?
Who gained control of New Sweden in 1655?
What was the name of the colony created by the Duke of York in the Middle Colonies?
What was the name of the colony created by the Duke of York in the Middle Colonies?
What religious group did William Penn belong to?
What religious group did William Penn belong to?
Which river was Philadelphia located on?
Which river was Philadelphia located on?
What type of goods did merchants in the Middle Colonies import from Europe?
What type of goods did merchants in the Middle Colonies import from Europe?
Which river did New York City emerge near during the 1600s?
Which river did New York City emerge near during the 1600s?
What did William Penn do to show respect for the Lenni Lenape?
What did William Penn do to show respect for the Lenni Lenape?
Which group of Native Americans in the Middle Colonies resisted Dutch pressure and fought to keep their lands?
Which group of Native Americans in the Middle Colonies resisted Dutch pressure and fought to keep their lands?
Who was responsible for establishing the colony of Pennsylvania and its government?
Who was responsible for establishing the colony of Pennsylvania and its government?
Which colonies in British America had established state religions and restricted religious freedom?
Which colonies in British America had established state religions and restricted religious freedom?
Who requested permission to remove Jewish settlers from New Amsterdam?
Who requested permission to remove Jewish settlers from New Amsterdam?
