Unit 6 The Middle Colonies

Front

Which of these geographical advantages most helped the Middle Colonies become known as the "breadbasket" colonies?
Options: fertile soil, deep harbors, long rivers, tropical climate

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fertile soil

Front

After taking control of New Netherland from the Dutch, which two colonies did the English form in that region?

Back

New York and New Jersey

Front

What is the meaning of the word "refuge" in the context: May Quakers settled in the Middle Colonies in hopes of finding refuge?

Back

a safe place

Front

Which of the following documents is an example of self-government in the Middle Colonies?
Fundamental Orders,
The Mayflower Compact,
The Frame of Government of Pennsylvania,
Pennsylvania Gazette

Back

The Frame of Government of Pennsylvania

Front

With which Native American leader did William Penn form a long-lasting peace? Options: Metacomet, Powhatan, Tamanend, Tisquantum

Back

Tamanend

Front

For which religious group did William Penn want to provide a refuge when he founded the Pennsylvania Colony?

Back

Quakers

Front

What was one effect of the Great Awakening in the Middle Colonies?

Back

greater religious tolerance and diversity

Front

Which of these colonists was a leader of the Great Awakening? Benjamin Franklin, William Penn, Peter Stuyvesant, George Whitefield

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George Whitefield

Front

Which of the following is one way that the Middle colonies differed from the New England Colonies? The Middle Colonies were home to a mix of religious groups. Only white men in the Middle Colonies could vote in elections. The Middle Colonies had many busy port cities. English settlers made up the majority of the Middle Colonies population.

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The Middle Colonies were home to a mix of religious groups.

Front

Why were port cities important to the economic success of the Middle Colonies?

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They were major trade centers.