Introducing the Middle Colonies
New England
What country originally founded the colony of New York?
The Dutch
Who was the founder of Pennsylvania?
William Penn
What does "diversity" mean?
Having a variety of types
Was Virginia a southern, middle, or New England colony?
southern
What was the original name of New York's colony?
New Netherlands
What first settlement became the largest city in the American colonies?
Philadelphia
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
What types of diversity could be found in the middle colonies? (Give one example)
Was Connecticut a southern, middle or New England colony?
New England
What river was the New York colony built near the mouth of?
The Hudson
Name one thing Quakers believed in.
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What types of diversity could be found in the middle colonies? (Give two examples)
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Was Maryland a middle, southern, or New England Colony?
Southern
What was the original name of New York City?
New Amsterdam
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Name two things Quakers believed in.
How did the middle colonies' economies demonstrate characteristics of both the southern economies AND New England economies?
Had large farms, also had fishing, ship building, small businesses
NY, PA, NJ, DE
Who conquered the colony of New York before it had that name, AND what country was he from?
The Duke of York, from England
Name one fact about the first government established in Pennsylvania.
1. The founder limited his own power
2. There was an elected assembly (leaders were voted on by the people)
What does the word "Philadelphia" mean?
City of Brotherly Love