Chapter 3 Lesson 3 8th US History

What was the main reason the English wanted to take over New Netherlands?

• To establish a new religion

• To build a new capital city

• To expand their territory

• To find gold

Why did New Jersey struggle economically compared to New York?

• It was frequently attacked by pirates

• It had poor soil for farming

• It was too far from the ocean

• It had no natural harbors

What was William Penn's vision for Pennsylvania?

• A holy experiment based on Quaker ideals

• A center for trade and commerce

• A place for military training

• A colony for only English settlers

How did William Penn treat the Native Americans?

• He ignored them

• He forced them to leave

• He fought them

• He negotiated treaties and paid for their land

What was unique about the Middle Colonies compared to other regions?

• They were the smallest colonies

• They had a single culture and religion

• They were all founded by the same person

• They were a mix of different people, religions, and ideas