2.3 The Middle Colonies

Cards (29)

  • The Middle Colonies included New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware
  • New Jersey has coastal plains, piedmont, and highlands.

    True
  • What economic activity was prominent in New York?
    Grain production
  • Pennsylvania was strongly influenced by the Quakers
  • The Middle Colonies' geographic features allowed for the development of economies including trade, agriculture, and manufacturing
  • What agricultural product was primarily grown in New Jersey?
    Wheat
  • What religious tolerance was promoted in New Jersey?
    Quakers
  • Match the Middle Colony with its cultural and social characteristics:
    New York ↔️ Diverse population, religious pluralism
    New Jersey ↔️ Diverse population, religious tolerance
    Pennsylvania ↔️ Quaker influence, pluralism
    Delaware ↔️ Diverse settlers, religious tolerance
  • The political structure of the Middle Colonies involved a balance of power between governors and colonial assemblies.

    True
  • The Middle Colonies were known for attracting diverse groups seeking economic opportunities and religious freedom
  • What river is New York situated along?
    Hudson River
  • What mineral resources were found in Pennsylvania?
    Coal and iron ore
  • Match the Middle Colony with its key economic activity:
    Pennsylvania ↔️ "Breadbasket of America"
    New Jersey ↔️ Iron mining
    Delaware ↔️ Shipping
    New York ↔️ Fur trade
  • Which cultural group did Pennsylvania attract due to its religious tolerance?
    Germans
  • What river is Pennsylvania centered around?
    Delaware River
  • New York's economy was driven by grain production, fur trade, and merchant activities
  • Pennsylvania was known as the "Breadbasket of America
  • Which religious group strongly influenced Pennsylvania's culture?
    Quakers
  • Match the Middle Colony with its political structure:
    New York ↔️ Colonial assembly and governor shared power
    New Jersey ↔️ Colonial assembly balanced governor
    Pennsylvania ↔️ Quaker-dominated assembly
    Delaware ↔️ Colonial assembly with governor
  • What role did the Middle Colonies play in trade between other regions?
    Commercial hub
  • The geographic features and natural resources of the Middle Colonies allowed for the development of diverse economies
  • The Middle Colonies were known for their religious tolerance and diversity.
    True
  • Match the Middle Colony with its cultural or social characteristic:
    New Jersey ↔️ Scots-Irish settlers
    Pennsylvania ↔️ Quaker influence
    Delaware ↔️ Swedish settlers
    New York ↔️ Religious pluralism
  • The Middle Colonies' fertile farmland facilitated trade with Europe.
    True
  • New York's population included Dutch, English, and other European immigrants.

    True
  • What were the Middle Colonies known for in terms of culture and society?
    Diversity and religious tolerance
  • The religious tolerance and pluralism of the Middle Colonies allowed for a vibrant cultural landscape
  • What role did religious pluralism play in the Middle Colonies' political system?
    Decentralized and tolerant
  • Match the relationship between the Middle Colonies and other regions:
    New England Colonies ↔️ Commercial hub for trade networks
    Southern Colonies ↔️ Bridge for cultural exchange