8/21: Middle Colonies

How did good rivers in the Middle Colonies benefit the region?

• They provided fresh drinking water only

• They helped with trade

• They were used for defense

• They separated the colonies from each other

Who originally settled New Amsterdam?

• The Dutch

• The French

• The Spanish

• The British

Why was New Amsterdam renamed New York?

• To honor a Dutch leader

• It sounded more English

• It was a requirement by the French

• To reflect its trade status

What was one major characteristic of New York as a colony?

• It was a small farming village

• It was a large trade center

• It was isolated from other colonies

• It banned all religious practices

What type of treaty did Pennsylvania have with the Natives in the area?

• Peace treaty

• Trade treaty

• War treaty

• Land treaty

This image represents what?

• This image represents a famous landmark in Pennsylvania.

• This image shows a government building in Maryland.

• This image is a symbol of Quaker pacifism.

• This image is a portrait of William Penn.

This is a portrait of whom?

• This is a portrait of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania.

• This is a portrait of King Charles.

• This is a portrait of a Native American leader.

• This is a portrait of a Quaker minister.

What was Delaware originally called before it became an English colony?

• New Sweden

• New Jersey

• New York

• Pennsylvania

Which group took Delaware from the Swedes in 1631?

• The Dutch

• The English

• The French

• The Spanish

Which colonies are highlighted in the diagram as the Middle Colonies?

• New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

• Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire

• Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia