Significant Individuals of the Middle Colonies

What was one of the key actions taken by Peter Stuyvesant to restore order in New Amsterdam?

• He opened new trade routes.

• He closed bars and enforced church attendance.

• He built new schools.

• He reduced taxes.

Which territory was renamed in honor of the Duke of York?

• New York

• New Amsterdam

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

Who was responsible for splitting New Jersey into East and West Jersey?

• William Penn

• Peter Stuyvesant

• Sir George Carteret

• Lord John Berkeley

What was the original name William Penn wanted for Pennsylvania?

• Quakerland

• Sylvania

• Penn's Forest

• New Penn

What was one of William Penn's significant contributions to Pennsylvania?

• Creating a new form of government

• Introducing new agricultural techniques

• Building the city of Philadelphia

• Establishing a new currency