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Which colonies were part of the Middle Colonies?
Describe the ethnic and religious diversity of the Middle Colonies.
The Middle Colonies were the most ethnically and religiously diverse due to Polish, English, Dutch, French, and German influences.
What was the climate like in the Middle Colonies?
The climate was relatively hot, allowing for a longer growing season.
What characterized the geography of the Middle Colonies?
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What natural resources were found in the Middle Colonies?
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What was the religious makeup of the Middle Colonies?
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Who founded the Delaware Colony and when?
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What industries supported the economy of the Delaware Colony?
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Who established Pennsylvania and for what purpose?
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What was the economy of Pennsylvania based on?
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When was the New Jersey colony founded and by whom?
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What type of economy did colonial New Jersey have?
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What was the foundational principle of the New Jersey colony?
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Who founded the New York colony and when?
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Study Notes
Middle Colonies Overview
- Comprised of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.
- Ethnically and religiously diverse due to Polish, English, Dutch, French, and German influences.
- Experienced a relatively hot climate, leading to longer growing seasons.
Geography and Natural Resources
- Terrain featured hills and flat lands with fertile, productive soil.
- Rich in natural resources, notably iron ore and high-quality soil.
Religion
- Home to various religious groups including Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, and Jews.
- Emphasis on religious freedom and tolerance throughout the colonies.
Delaware Colony
- Founded in 1638 by Peter Minuit and the New Sweden Company.
- First European settlement established in the Delaware Valley along the Christina River.
- Heterogeneous population comprising English, Dutch, and Swedish settlers.
- Mixed economy with agriculture (grains, rice, indigo) and a thriving lumber industry, including shipbuilding.
- Practiced religious tolerance, allowing multiple faiths to coexist.
Pennsylvania Colony
- Established in 1681 by William Penn as a refuge for persecuted Quakers.
- Land was granted to Penn by the British Crown to settle debts.
- Economy supported by agriculture with products like wheat, corn, and livestock, alongside a growing manufacturing sector (textiles, paper making, ship building).
- Noted for its commitment to religious freedom, welcoming all faiths.
New Jersey Colony
- Founded in 1664 by Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret, gifted land by James Duke of York.
- Promoted representational government and religious freedom, attracting diverse settlers.
- Economy primarily agricultural, focusing on livestock breeding, alongside iron manufacturing.
New York Colony
- Established in 1664 by the Duke of York, originally settled by French and Dutch refugees.
- Colonized with principles of justice, liberty, and equality.
- Formerly New Amsterdam, renamed New York to honor the Duke, following British claims to the territory.
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