Life in the Middle Colonies Quiz

Which groups of people were accepted in the Middle Colonies in the 1600s?

• Only English and Dutch

• Only Catholics and Jews

• Germans, Dutch, Scots-Irish, Scandinavians, English, and enslaved Africans

• Only Protestants and Catholics

Why did some proprietors in the Middle Colonies allow religious tolerance?

• They wanted to convert everyone to one religion

• They believed people of all religions should live together in peace

• They were forced by the government

• They wanted to avoid conflicts with Native Americans

What type of economy did the Middle Colonies have?

• Command economy

• Mixed economy

• Free market economy

• Traditional economy

What were the main occupations of people in the Middle Colonies?

• Mining and fishing

• Farming, artisans, and laborers

• Banking and finance

• Teaching and medicine

What did many colonial children become to learn useful skills?

• Teachers

• Merchants

• Apprentices

• Soldiers

What is free enterprise?

• An economy where the government controls all businesses

• An economy where people can start any business they believe will succeed

• An economy where only large corporations can operate

• An economy where businesses are owned by the state