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Which region of the American colonies were known for their diversity in terms of nationalities and religious groups?
Which region of the American colonies were known for their diversity in terms of nationalities and religious groups?
- Middle Colonies (correct)
- Chesapeake Colonies
- Southern Colonies
- New England Colonies
Which group of people made up 20 percent of New York's population in 1746?
Which group of people made up 20 percent of New York's population in 1746?
- Portuguese Jews
- African Americans (correct)
- Lutherans
- Dutch Mennonites
Which European power initially claimed the territory of the Middle Colonies?
Which European power initially claimed the territory of the Middle Colonies?
- Netherlands (correct)
- France
- England
- Spain
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?
Which religious group did William Penn belong to?
Which religious group did William Penn belong to?
Which rivers allowed colonist farmers to ship surplus crops to cities such as Philadelphia and New York?
Which rivers allowed colonist farmers to ship surplus crops to cities such as Philadelphia and New York?
What contributed to the Middle Colonies becoming a center of colonial trade?
What contributed to the Middle Colonies becoming a center of colonial trade?
Which cities in the Middle Colonies emerged during the 1600s and 1700s?
Which cities in the Middle Colonies emerged during the 1600s and 1700s?
What was the purpose of the "Great Treaty" signed by William Penn in 1682?
What was the purpose of the "Great Treaty" signed by William Penn in 1682?
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