Vocabulary
militia
a volunteer army
Name the four states that were part of the Middle Colonies.
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Why did people move to the Middle Colonies?
More freedom
people of different background could live peacefully with each other
religious freedom
economic opportunities: able to buy and own land, businesses
Name 3 things that were exported.
Name 3 things that were imported
exported: furs, salted meat, lumber
imported: furniture, tea, gunpowder, medicines, metals
enslaved Africans
apprentice
journeyman
master
How was William Penn's treatment of the Native Americans related to Quaker beliefs? Shop text evidence for your answer. Page number and paragraph.
William Penn believed everyone should be treated fairly and to leave in peace. page 229 paragraph 5
proprietor
owner
Why did only a few people settle in New Netherlands?
People didn't have a reason to leave their country because they already had lots of money and freedom.
The colonists had problems with Native Americans and English colonist.
What is the Great Awakening?
The move to help people get excited about religion and how to practice the religion.
new ideas
brought people together
everyone welcomed
both free and enslaved Africans participated
Name 2 port cities and why were port cities so important?
New York located on the Hudson river and
Philadelphia located on the Delaware river.
Port cities were located on the river which made trade easier and became trade centers. The farmers, fur, lumber, goods, and crops could be sent down the river.
What type of people did the Middle colony's economy rely on?
merchant
farmers
artisans
sailors
page 232, paragraph 1
"People are more likely to follow laws whentheyh have a voice in making them."
immigrant
a person who comes into a country to make a new life
What geographic and climate difference were better in the Middle Colonies than New England?
lots more land to farm
located near harbors on the Atlantic Ocean - increase trade - connected to rivers
long summers
rain was good to grow wheat, corn, and rye
How did Middle colonies differ from New England colonies?
Middle colonies had many different religions
Quakers protested against slavery
People from different religions talked to each other
Free time in the middle colonies were fun; dances, plays, concerts, horse racing, sleight rides, ice skating.
Barnraising - people helped other build their barns and had a party after it was done.
New England colonist didn't have much free time. They were studying, farming, cleaning, Children usually only played with siblings with few toys, games and sports.
How did geography affect the economy of the Middle Colonies?
There was lots of fertile land and natural resources to grow wheat, corn, and rye. The pigs and cows had space to roam and eat. The middle colonies were also located near the river which made trading goods easier to move from one town to the next.
Who was William Penn?
William Penn found Pennsylvania
How are the middle colonies and Hawaii similar?
The middle colonies and Hawaii are similar by the diverse population. They both have a community with mix people, cultures, and religions. page 232 summary or page 235 paragraph 1 and 3
refuge
a safe place
Why did Quakers settle in New Jersey?
Treated fairly
religious freedom
protect rights and property
elect leaders
land was cheap
How could African slaves become free?
They could buy their freedom. Need to pay yearly.
What jobs were the enslaved workers made to do?
craftworkers or servants
Name 3 things that Benjamin Franklin contributed to the growth of Philadelphia.
first firefighting company
first hospital
first militia
first college
first library
printed newspaper
wrote almanac
leader in government
What is an immigrant? Provide context clues. State page and paragraph.
"immigrant is a person who comes into a country to make a new life." page 235, paragraph 4 sentence 2.
An apprentice learns the trade/skill from the artisan. The apprentice lives with the artisan to learn the trade.
Who was Tamanend?
He belonged to the Lenni Lenape tribe
He met with colonial leaders to sell land
received guns, clothing, blankets. tools. etc
divided items among tribe members
Help to bring peace between natives and colonists
Provide two key facts to support the summary:
Philadelphia attracted many diverse people.
Provide page number and paragraph where you found your answer.
p.236 paragraph 3. "poor people could attend... women"
p. 235 paragraph 2; Dutch, French, Belgian, Swedish, Enlgish, Puritans, Quakers, German, Irish, Scottish, Africans.
paragraph 4; Immigrants ... to escape war or find religious freedom, chance to buy land, start a business.
Name 3 types of jobs the rich families had?
bankers, lawyers, ministers
Who was Peter Stuyvesant?
He was the leader of New Netherlands which is now New Jersey. He gave land to formerly enslaved people which became the first community of free Africans.
How did life in the Middle Colonies compare to life in New England?
Life in the Middle Colonies were provided more opportunities for women, children, and enslaved people. People are were more accepting of others' beliefs, culture, and religion practices.
Middle Colonies didn't believe in slaves (p 237 paragraph 2)whereas New England colonies captured people to become slaves but later some colonist tried to stop it due to the cruelty and suffering. page 216 paragraph 3,4.