Middle Colonies

Which of the following is NOT part of the Middle Colonies?

• Pennsylvania
• Delaware
• Massachusetts
• New York

Farming in the Middle Colonies was easier than in the New England Colonies.

• True
• False

John Berkeley & George Carteret where given land by the Duke of York, they started what colony

• New York
• New Jersey 
• Pennsylvania
• Delaware

Who were the first settlers in New York?

• The Dutch

• The French

• The English

• The Pilgrims

Delaware was once part of what colony?

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts Bay

• Virginia

• Georgia

Which settlers founded Delaware

• Swedish
• Dutch
• German
• Hispanic

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

Farming was easier in the Middle Colonies because it the climate was _____________ than the New England Colonies.

• Colder
• Windier
• Rainier
• Warmer

Pennslyvannia was founded by

• Native Americans

• Puritans

• Quakers

Which color identifies the Middle Colonies?

• Green

• Pink

• Yellow