Social Studies Middle Colonies Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

A city created with a definite plan

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?

A frontier region extending through several colonies from Pennsylvania to Georgia Signup and view all the answers

What was the Holy Experiment?

To create a colony in which people from different religious backgrounds could live peacefully Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Quakers?

A new religious group in England that believed all people were equal Signup and view all the answers

What are the four Middle Colonies?

New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania Signup and view all the answers

What are two bodies of water found in New York?

The Hudson River and Lake Ontario Signup and view all the answers

What is the major city in Pennsylvania?

Philadelphia Signup and view all the answers

What present-day state was located in a disputed area during this time period?

Vermont Signup and view all the answers

Ohio would have been owned by who during this time?

New France Signup and view all the answers

What type of government did the Pennsylvania Colony have?

Royal and Proprietary government Signup and view all the answers

What were three religions in the Middle Colonies?

Christianity, Judaism, Muslims Signup and view all the answers

Describe the geography and climate of the Middle Colonies.

A mix of New England and Southern features, with fertile soil suited for farming Signup and view all the answers

What were two major exports from the Middle Colonies?

Wheat and corn Signup and view all the answers

Explain what the government was like in the Middle Colonies.

They elected their own legislature, were all democratic, and had a governor, governor's court, and a court system; mainly Proprietary, but New York started as a Royal Colony. Signup and view all the answers

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.