Middle Colonies

What did the soil in the Middle Colonies allow?

• It was rich & fertile which was perfect for farmland & grazing livestock
• It was very dry which made it easy to grow rice which needs little water
• It was sandy which made it easier to build cities
• It was made of a thick red clay which made pottery making a major industry

What nickname was given to the Middle Colonies?

• The Breadbasket
• The Midlings
• The Potbelly
• The Topnotcher

For what religious group was Pennsylvania founded? 

• Catholics
• Anglicans
• Amish
• Quakers

In 1681, King Charles ll granted _________________________ a charter for the colony of Pennsylvania.

• William Penn
• Sir George
• Lord Berkley
• The Duke of York

Which colony did William Penn found?

• New York
• New Jersey
• Pennsylvania
• Delaware

Which of the following is NOT a Middle Colony?

• New York
• New Jersey
• Connecticut
• Delaware

Who was the founder of New York?

• James Duke of York and Dutch West India Company 
• William Penn
• Thomas Hooker
• Sir Walter Raleigh

How did the settlers feel about religion?

• They were more accepting of all religions & allowed people to worship how they chose
• They required all people to be a part of the Quaker religion
• Religion had no part in the Middle Colonies
• Religion was varied, but the Baptists were the group that held political power & made decisions for the town

What were the Middle colonies most well known for growing?

• wheat, barley, rye, oats& corn
• tobacco, corn, & squash
• potatoes, corn, herbs, & rice
• peanuts, cabbage, pumpkin, & squash

New York was settled by___

• Sir George Carteret
• Us kids
• The Dutch
• Soccer players