Middle Colonies

What was the main focus of the Netherlands (Dutch) in New Netherland?

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Mining

• Fishing

What practice did the Netherlands (Dutch) follow in New Netherland?

• Religious intolerance

• Religious tolerance

• Cultural isolation

• Economic restriction

What does religious tolerance mean?

• Forcing people to change their religion

• Letting people practice their religion without forcing them to change

• Ignoring all religions

• Practicing only one religion

What happened to cultures in New Netherland?

• They were kept separate

• They mixed into New Netherland

• They were eliminated

• They were ignored

What was the impact of trade on cultural practices in New Netherland?

• It restricted cultural practices

• It encouraged cultural mixing

• It eliminated cultural practices

• It ignored cultural practices

Why did the king split the colony of New York apart?

• To create a new state called Pennsylvania

• To make a separate colony called New Jersey

• To expand New York's territory

• To form a new country

Which colony was created by splitting New York?

• Delaware

• New Jersey

• Maryland

• Virginia

What was one of the attractions for settlers in New Jersey?

• Free housing

• Trial by jury

• Guaranteed jobs

• Free healthcare

What was a promise made to ensure religious freedom in New Jersey?

• Religious tolerance

• No churches

• Mandatory religion

• Free religious texts

Who typically makes the decision in a trial by jury?

• The judge alone

• A group of regular people

• The lawyers

• The police