Week 12 The Middle Colonies

Why were the Middle Colonies considered the "Bread Colonies"?

• The bakeries in the Middle Colonies made bread for everyone.

• The farmers in the Middle Colonies grew grains to make bread.

• The Middle Colonies are shaped like a loaf of bread.

• The people in the Middle Colonies refused to eat anything except bread.

Check all that apply: Why did many people move to New York?

• There were more jobs in New York.

• New York was known for welcoming all kinds of different people.

• The people of New York had more rights and freedoms.

• There were many famous people living in New York.

Check all that apply: How were the Quakers beliefs different from King Charles II's beliefs?

• The Quakers believed that all people should be treated the same.

• The Quakers believed that people should have more access to jobs.

• The Quakers believed that people should not have to pay taxes.

• The Quakers welcomed all religious groups.

Why did the Middle Colonies have such a diverse population?

• They accepted all religions and backgrounds.

• They had more opportunities for education and employment.

• People liked the land in the Middle Colonies much better.

• The Middle Colonies had more bread than other colonies.

How was the Great Law of Peace an example of a balance of power?

• It was a law that gave the colonists power to elect their governor.

• It was a law that made fighting and war illegal.

• It was a law that helped the Iroquois Confederacy maintain peace between the Indian Tribes.

• It was a law that took power away from the king.

How did the Penn brothers take advantage of Delaware?

• They offered to pay less than what the land was worth.

• They lied about who was allowed to live on the land.

• They tricked the people of Delaware into giving them more land than they originally agreed to.

• They lied about what the deed said.

Why did the Amish call themselves the "Plain People"?

• Because they live on the plains of Pennsylvania

• Because they wear plain clothes

• Because they only eat plain foods

• Because they're only allowed to work plain jobs

_________ was accused and arrested for publishing an article that reported crimes committed by the governor of New York.

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Peter Zenger

• William Penn

• John Proctor

The governor of New Jersey is chosen by _____________.

• The Dutch

• King Charles II

• William Penn

• The people of New Jersey