Flashcard on Mid-Atlantic Colonies

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Why did the Mid-Atlantic colonies have larger farms than the New England colonies?

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The Appalachian Mountains are further back from the coast in the Mid-Atlantic colonies, allowing more room for larger farms.

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Which European country first settled the area that is now New York?

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The Netherlands

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What was the primary reason for the founding of Pennsylvania?

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Religious freedom for the Society of Friends (Quakers)

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Who founded Pennsylvania?

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William Penn

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What did the English rename the colony of New Amsterdam?

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New York

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Which economic activity was a major part of the Delaware colony’s economy? Options: Farming, Mining, Whaling, Shipbuilding

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Whaling

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True or false: Delaware was once part of the New Jersey colony.

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False

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Why did immigrants from all over Europe settle in New York?

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It was known for welcoming people from different countries and religions.

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When was the colony of Pennsylvania founded?

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1682

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What was the primary reason for the founding of the New Jersey colony?

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Religious freedom