The Middle Colonies Reading

1. The English took control of New Netherland in __ and renamed it New York

1. William Penn established __ as a colony where Quakers could practice their beliefs freely.

1. The first European settlement in Delaware was established by the __ in 1631.

1. The Duke of York initially refused to allow New Yorkers to elect an __, saying it would disturb the peace.

ennsylvania's capital city, __, means "City of Brotherly Love" in Greek.

What was the main reason King Charles II granted William Penn's request to establish a colony?

• To increase English territory

• To repay a debt

• To promote religious freedom

• To establish trade routes

Which of the following was NOT a right granted by New York's first elected assembly in 1683?

• Trial by Jury

• Right to elect lawmakers

• Right to own land

• Right to worship freely

1. What group did William Penn belong to?

• Puritans

• Catholics

• Anglicans

• Quakers

1. Who led the rebellion in New York in 1689?

• William Penn

• Jacob Leisler

• King Charles II

• Duke of York

1. Why did William Penn want Delaware?
   a) For its rich farmland
   b) To expand his territory
   c) To provide Pennsylvania with ocean access
   d) To establish a new capital

• For access to the ocean

• To expand his territory

• To establish a new capital

• For it's rich farmland