Economics of the Middle Colonies DE 2.3 p2.

What was the primary reason the Dutch began trading with Native Americans in the early 1600s?

• To establish military alliances

• To acquire beaver and otter pelts

• To spread Christianity

• To find new agricultural lands

Which colony was established by the Dutch West India Company in 1626?

• New Sweden

• New Jersey

• New Amsterdam

• Pennsylvania

In what year did the English take over New Netherland?

• 1602

• 1626

• 1638

• 1664

Who was given the land that became Pennsylvania, and why?

• The Duke of York, as a reward for military service

• William Penn, to pay off a debt owed to his father

• Swedish settlers, for establishing New Sweden

• The Dutch West India Company, for trading rights

What was the original name of the colony that later became New York?

• New Sweden

• New Jersey

• New Amsterdam

• Pennsylvania

Which European country first claimed the territory of the Middle Colonies?

• England

• Sweden

• France

• The Netherlands

What was the relationship between the Duke of York and King Charles II?

• The Duke of York was King Charles II's son

• The Duke of York was King Charles II's brother

• The Duke of York was King Charles II's cousin

• The Duke of York was King Charles II's uncle

Which colony was named after the Latin term for "Penn's woods"?

• New Jersey

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• New Sweden

What was the main economic activity that the Dutch engaged in with Native Americans?

• Agriculture

• Mining

• Fur trading

• Shipbuilding

Which group of settlers established New Sweden in 1638?

• Dutch settlers

• English settlers

• Swedish settlers

• French settlers