Geography and Economy
Fill in the blank:
The Middle colonies are sometimes called the _________ of British North America.
breadbasket
What led the royal government 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
What is the name of an indigenous group who lived in the Middle colonies?
the Lenape, the Secatogue and the Susquehannock
Who founded the colony of Pennslyvania?
William Penn
Name 2 things that created a long growing seasons in 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
Fill int he blank: ____________ means a child's lineage is traced through the mother and belongs to the mother's clan
matrilineal or matrilineal clan system
Name 2 states that were once part of the Middle colonies
New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Deleware
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 colonies' constitutions?
religious freedom and no taxation without representation
Name 2 religious groups who lived in the Middle colonies
Quakers, German Lutherans, Amish, or Mennonites
What would cause the Lenape people to move to a new location?
they had used up the land and natural resources in their current location
What areas of the world did Henry Hudson explore?
Canada and the Northeastern United States