Geography & 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
Which religious group traveled to the colonies on the ship names Welcome?
The Quakers
Which Native American tribe lived in the Middle colonies area?
Lenape tribe
Who founded the state of Pennsylvania?
William Penn
Name 2 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
Fill in the blank: Quakers are famous for their opposition to __________ in any form.
Violence
Fill in the blank: _________________ means a child's lineage is traced through the mother and belongs to the mother's clan.
Matriilineal clan system
Name 2 states that are part of the Middle colonies
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware
Name 1 iron tool that was made in the Middle colonies and shipped to England.
Plows, nails, or kettles
What 2 things were included in many of the Middle Colony constitutions?
Religious freedom and no taxation without representation
Name 2 religions from the Middle colonies
Quakers, German Lutherans, Amish, or Mennonites
What would cause the Lenape tribe to move to a new location?
When they had exhausted the land in their currect location.
What areas of the world did Henry Hudson explore?
Canada and the Northeastern United States