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Middle Colonies

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  • How were laws made in the Middle Colonies?
    They elected representatives to speak for them.
  • Each Middle Colony had a _____, controlled by the King of England.
    governor
  • Why might a young person become an apprenctice?
    to learn a trade or skill
  • What nickname did the Middle Colonies earn?
    Breadbasket Colonies
  • What was the main economic activity in the Middle Colonies?
    agriculture / farming
  • Why were the Middle Colonies a great place to grow crops?
    fertile soil and a long growing season
  • List three types of apprenticeships in the Middle Colonies
    shoe-making, carpentry, wig making, apothecary, candle maker
  • Why was religious freedom common in the Middle Colonies?
    William Penn insisted on religious freedom and it spread.
  • Why is William Penn important?
    He insisted on religious freedom.
  • Describe Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the Middle Colonies.
    He was Postmaster and an inventor.
  • Name the four Middle Colonies
    Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey
  • List three important crops of the Middle Colonies
    wheat, rye, barley, corn
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