The Middle Colonies

Question 1

Think about what it was like to be a young European settler in Pennsylvania. For each statement, identify whether it is a benefit of living in the colony or a drawback.The land is fertile. ✔ benefitdrawbackWe miss our old friends. benefit✔ drawbackMy father owns the land we farm. ✔ benefitdrawbackWe are free to practice our religion. ✔ benefitdrawbackSometimes I feel afraid of the vast wilderness. benefit✔ drawback

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ benefit

Question 2

According to the text, what benefits would a colonist enjoy by moving to Pennsylvania? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a wide variety of fruits and vegetables; plenty of water

Question 3

Read the underlined text. Penn is saying that the city lots are ✔ extremely valuableworthlessexpensive.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ extremely valuable

Question 4

What seems to be the purpose of this document that was written by William Penn?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to encourage people to move to Pennsylvania

Question 5

According to Penn, the sky is almost always✔ clear and sunnycloudyrainy.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ clear and sunny

Question 6

According to the text, how large a plot are settlers given altogether?10 acres100 acres✔ 20,000 acres

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 20,000 acres

Question 7

What “selling point” about Pennsylvania does this painting show?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

There were peaceful relations with American Indians.

Question 8

What else do all city lots have access to? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water; a street

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