REVIEW: The Middle Colonies

Label the map of The Middle Colonies.

• Pennsylvania

• D

• Delaware

• A

• New Jersey

• C

• New York

• B

Why was the colony of New Netherland founded in 1613?

• It was a trading post for trading furs.

• It was a safe place for Quakers to live.

• It was located near the Atlantic Ocean.

Why did people of different religions settle in New Netherland?

CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS.

• Avoid paying taxes

• Generous land grants

• Access to Atlantic Ocean

• Religious tolerance

Why did King Charles II want to take over New Netherland?

• To take away religious freedom for non-Catholics

• To control the entire Atlantic coast of North America

• To provide a safe plans for Christians to live

• To take away trade opportunities with the Dutch

New Netherland was renamed ______________.

• New Charles

• New England

• New York

• Charlestown

New Jersey was located between which two rivers?

• Hudson and Delaware Rivers

• Mississippi and Ohio Rivers

• Hudson and Mississippi Rivers

• St. Lawrence and Delaware Rivers

Why did the slaves revolt in 1712?

• To become indentured servants

• To return to Africa

• To escape slavery

• To earn higher wages

What was the outcome of the Slave Revolt of 1712?

• Slaves gained their freedom and returned to Africa.

• Slaves gained their freedom but were forced to leave the Middle Colonies.

• Slaves did not gain their freedom and harsher laws were passed.

• Slaves did not gain their freedom but earned the right to better living conditions.

Which of these was NOT a belief of the Quakers?

• Equality for all men and women

• Nonviolence/peace

• Religious tolerance

• Religious persecution

Why did William Penn establish the colony of Pennsylvania?​ ​ (a)  

• To provide a safe place for Quakers to live.
• To provide materials for trading.
• To connect all colonies to the Atlantic Ocean.