The Mid-Atlantic Colonies

Pennsylvania was established because:

• It was a royal gift to William Penn.

• It was a haven for religious freedom.

• It was a strategic military location.

• It was a center for trade and commerce.

What geographical features are found in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?

• Mountains and deserts

• Plains and rivers

• Tropical rainforests

• Tundra and ice caps

List the natural resources available in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies.

• Timber, fish, and iron ore

• Gold, silver, and diamonds

• Oil, natural gas, and coal

• Silk, spices, and tea

The types of human resources present in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies were:

• Farmers and artisans

• Industrial workers

• Nomadic tribes

• Tech entrepreneurs

The social life in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies was characterized by:

• a strong sense of community and diverse cultural influences.

• a strict adherence to Puritan religious practices.

• a focus on plantation agriculture and slavery.

• a nomadic lifestyle with little permanent settlement.

The political and civic life in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies was characterized by:

• A strong central government and limited religious freedom

• A diverse population with religious tolerance and democratic principles

• A monarchy with strict religious control

• A feudal system with no political rights

Explain the specialization and interdependence of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies.

• The Mid-Atlantic Colonies specialized in agriculture and relied on trade with other colonies for manufactured goods.

• The Mid-Atlantic Colonies specialized in manufacturing and were self-sufficient.

• The Mid-Atlantic Colonies had no specialization and were completely independent.

• The Mid-Atlantic Colonies specialized in fishing and relied on trade with Europe for survival.

What role did market towns play in the Mid-Atlantic Colonies?

• They served as centers for trade and commerce.

• They were primarily residential areas.

• They were used for military purposes.

• They were isolated from other colonies.