Chapter 3.2 - The Middle Colonies

Open Ended

If you lived in Colonial America before, which kind of colony would you prefer to live/stay to and why?

I want to live in a colony that is___ because____.

Multiple Choice

Which among the following is not part of the Middle Colonies?

• New York

• Delaware

• Massachusetts

• Pennsylvania

The Middle Colonies had fertile soil, valleys, and important rivers like the Hudson and Delaware.
The moderate climate made it possible to grow many crops.
They produced so much grain that they were called the “Breadbasket Colonies.”

Middle Colonies' Geography

Categorize

Options (4)

Cold

Shipping and Whaling

Mild

Farming

Which among the following describes New England colonies and Middle Colonies?

New England Climate

New England Economy

Middle Colonies' Climate

Middle Colonies' Economy

Multiple Choice

Everything below is true about William Penn's "Great Law" EXCEPT?

• It is a law that allows people to worship freely

• It is a law that sees everyone equally

• It is a law that only men can vote

• It is a law that welcomes all in Pennsylvania

Multiple Choice

Because of William Penn's Great Law, more people decided,

• To Live in Middle Colonies

• Not to Live in Middle Colonies

• Blacksmith – Made tools and hardware

• Farmer – Grew grain and raised livestock

• Miller – Ground grain into flour

• Carpenter – Built homes and furniture

• Shoemaker – Made and repaired shoes

• Merchant – Traded goods locally and overseas

• Shipbuilder – Constructed ships in port cities

• Tailor – Made clothing

• Cooper – Made barrels

• Teacher – Educated children

Specialized works in the Middle Colonies

Open Ended

Why is specialized work important?

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of education in the Middle Colonies compared to New England?

• No schools were available

• Education was different and included both boys and girls

• Only boys were educated

• Education was mandatory for all children

Multiple Choice

What were the main characteristics of the geography of the Middle Colonies?

• Fertile soil and valleys

• Deserts and mountains

• Tropical climate

• Swamps and marshes

Multiple Choice

These colonies had more religious diversity than other colonies:

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

Multiple Choice

The Middle Colonies were  ethnically and religiously diverse

• True
• False

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident