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What was a Proprietary Colony?
What was a Proprietary Colony?
- A colony controlled directly by the English king
- A city created with a definite plan
- A frontier region extending through several colonies
- A colony created by a grant of land from a monarch to an individual or family (correct)
What is a Planned City?
What is a Planned City?
A city created with a definite plan
What defines a Royal Colony?
What defines a Royal Colony?
- A colony created by a grant of land from a monarch to an individual or family
- A colony controlled directly by the English king (correct)
- A colony established with a diverse religious background
- A frontier region in North America
What was the Backcountry?
What was the Backcountry?
What was the Holy Experiment?
What was the Holy Experiment?
Who were the Quakers?
Who were the Quakers?
What are the four Middle Colonies?
What are the four Middle Colonies?
What are two bodies of water found in New York?
What are two bodies of water found in New York?
What is the major city in Pennsylvania?
What is the major city in Pennsylvania?
What present-day state was located in a disputed area during this time period?
What present-day state was located in a disputed area during this time period?
Ohio would have been owned by who during this time?
Ohio would have been owned by who during this time?
What type of government did the Pennsylvania Colony have?
What type of government did the Pennsylvania Colony have?
What were three religions in the Middle Colonies?
What were three religions in the Middle Colonies?
Describe the geography and climate of the Middle Colonies.
Describe the geography and climate of the Middle Colonies.
What were two major exports from the Middle Colonies?
What were two major exports from the Middle Colonies?
Explain what the government was like in the Middle Colonies.
Explain what the government was like in the Middle Colonies.
Study Notes
Middle Colonies Overview
- Proprietary colonies were established through land grants from monarchs to individuals or families.
- Royal colonies were directly controlled by the English king.
Geography and Population
- The Backcountry was a frontier region stretching from Pennsylvania to Georgia, characterized by diverse landscapes.
- Major cities included Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, a key urban center for commerce and culture.
- New York featured significant bodies of water, such as the Hudson River and Lake Ontario.
Religious Diversity
- The Holy Experiment aimed to foster a peaceful coexistence of various religious groups.
- Quakers, known for their belief in equality and anti-violence stance, were prominent in the middle colonies. They opposed slavery and treated men and women equally.
Colonial Government
- The Pennsylvania Colony had a dual government structure, featuring both Royal and Proprietary elements.
- Governments in the Middle Colonies were democratic, with elected legislatures, governors, and court systems, often based on Proprietary principles.
Exports and Economy
- Fertile land in the Middle Colonies supported agriculture, contributing to key exports like wheat and corn.
- The geography combined features from New England and the Southern colonies, promoting agricultural development.
Religious Landscape
- Three prominent religions in the Middle Colonies were Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
- The region was known for its relative religious tolerance compared to other colonial areas.
Present-Day Context
- Vermont was a present-day state located in areas of historical dispute during colonial times.
- Ohio was under the claim of New France during the colonial period, reflecting territorial conflicts of the time.
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Test your knowledge of the middle colonies with these flashcards. Each card provides key terms and their definitions, including proprietary colonies, planned cities, and royal colonies. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of colonial America.
