Lesson 1
Name 3 reasons why settlers were attracted to the Middle Colonies.
1). good climate for farming
2). large harbors to transport goods and travel
3). rich soil
4). large open land/space
to have religious freedom
better opportunities
How did geography affect the economy of the Middle Colonies?
Bonus points for naming more that one correctly
They had rich land that helped farmers prosper
Lots of natural resources to use
lots of land to raise crops and animals
fertile soil
near the water to transport and trade good
Which group of people were the first group to protest slavery?
Quakers
craftworker
Why did only a few people from the Netherlands move to New Netherlands?
1). They were living well in the Netherlands.
2). They already had many freedoms
3). They was friction with the Native Americans and the nearby English colonist.
What is the Great Awakening?
it was a religious movement that changed the way people practiced religion
Why were New York City and Philadelphia good locations for ports?
They were good locations for ports because they were on the rivers.
They were able to sell their crops and goods up and down the rivers
What is an immigrant?
a person who comes into a country to make a new life
What is an apprentice?
someone who is learning a skill from an artisan
Why did England want to control New Netherland?
King Charles II wanted England to control the entire Atlantic coast of North America. He wanted to control the fur trade, create more settlements, and land rich with natural resources.
How did the Middle Colonies differ from the New England colonies?
The Middle Colonies were home to many different religions
People liked to do social things like go to plays, concerts, ice skate, etc.
How did people learn to be artisans?
They became apprentices.
Lived and worked with an artisan to learn the skillL
Lived with the family for several years
Who is the President of the United States?
President Joe Biden
A safe place
Why did many Quakers settle in New Jersey?
They wanted a safe place to live and worship
Price of land was cheap
What are some of the ways Benjamin Franklin improved Philadelphia?
1) Set up firefighter company
2) raised money to build the first hospital
3). set up a militia
4) founded a library
What are the three levels of becoming an artisan?
apprentice
journeyman
master
Who is the governor of Hawaii?
Governor David Ige
What is a militia?
a volunteer army
How was Penn's treatment of the Native Americans related to the Quakers?
Both believed that everyone was equal
They believed in living peacefully
Wanted justice or fairness for all
How did religious toleration attract people of different cultures to the Middle Colonies?
People were attracted to the Middle Colonies because the could practice their religion their own way. They also learned about others and their believes. Although they may have had different believes they got along and listened to each other.
What did woman own after they got married?
Explain
nothing
her husband owned everything she had
How did some enslaved people in New Netherland gain more freedom?
They paid for their freedom.
They had to continue paying with money or goods to stay free.
What is diversity?
group of people from many different backgrounds and places