Geography and Economy
Fill in the blank: The Middle Colonies are sometimes called the ________ of British North America.
breadbasket
who led the royal governments of the Middle Colonies?
The royal governors (directed by the king)
Which religious group traveled to the colonies on the ship named Welcome?
The Quakers
Which Native American tribe lived in the Middle Colonies area?
Lenape Tribe
Who founded the state of Pennsylvania?
William Penn
Name two things that created a long growing season for the Middle Colonies.
long days, plenty of rain, sunlight or moderate climate
How were proprietary governments different from royal governments?
Leaders were selected by members of the colony (not by the king)
Fill in the blank: Quakers are famous for their opposition to ________ in any form.
violence
Land belonging to a tribe was used for what?
farming, fishing and hunting
Name two states that are part of the Middle Colonies.
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Deleware
plows, nails, and/or kettles
What two things were included in many of the Middle Colony constitutions?
religious freedom and no taxation without representation
Name two religions from the Middle Colonies.
Quakers, German Lutherans, Amish, or Mennonites
When thy had exhausted the land in their current location.
What areas of the world did Henry Hudson explore?
Canada and the Northeastern United States