Pennsylvania
Who founded Pennsylvania Colony?
William Penn
What crops did the New York colony grow?
cattle, grain, rice, indigo, and wheat
What was special about the New Jersey colony?
allowed the settlers to have political and religious freedom.
What was Delaware colony known for?
The Dutch founded the first European settlement in Delaware at Lewes (then called Zwaanendael)
What were the benefits of living in the Pennsylvania Colony?
It is 600 miles nearer to the sun than England.
What was the New York colony famous for?
a port of commerce and trade.
Why did New Jersey have slaves?
Dutch colonists trafficked African slaves for labor to develop the colony of New Netherland.
How many slaves did Delaware colony have?
2,000-5,000 slaves
How did Pennsylvania Colony get money?
Pennsylvania ranked as a leading agricultural area and produced surpluses for export.
Why did New York grow so fast?
the rise of manufacturing in the city,
What did New Jersey Colony produce?
cattle, grain, rice, indigo (dye), wheat.
Why did people go to Delaware?
enriching themselves from the New World.
What did the Pennsylvania Colony do for fun?
played board games or did tongue twisters and riddles. When the weather was warm, they played outside with marbles, hoops or other toys.
What was New York originally called?
New Amsterdam's
How did new jersey make money
production of chemicals and the manufacture of electrical
What was invented in Delaware?
he cotton gin, surfboards, tractors,
Why did the Pennsylvania Colony have slaves?
Why did the Pennsylvania Colony have slaves?
Who did the New York colony trade with?
Native Americans
When was the New Jersey Colony settled?
1607
What is Delaware most famous food
steamed crabs