Middle Colonies

What were the two major middle colonies?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• North Carolina

• Pennsylvania

New York was a good place to settle because river valleys made for good ____________ land.

Why is it helpful for a settlement to be on water?

• You can fish

• Ships can come in and out of the harbor, making trade easy

• It can help provide good farming land

Which climate is New York most similar to?

• Wisconsin (seasons; warm summers that are good for farming)

• Florida (warm and humid all year)

• Alaska (frozen tundra; long winters)

Which is NOT an industry job a colonist could have in New York?

• Farmer

• Miner

• Merchant

• Teacher

• Sailor

Which colony had more governmental power?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

Which religion did most people in Pennsylvania practice?

• Puritan

• Quaker

• Catholic

William _____ founded Pennsylvania.

TRUE OR FALSE: Colonists could practice religious freedom in Pennsylvania.

• True

• False

The _________ of Pennsylvania was good for settling because it had rich soil for farming, forests for timber, iron & copper, and rivers for easy transportation.