The Middle Colonies

Question 1

Many settlers from different parts of Europe decided to move to the Middle Colonies because

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those colonies offered a refuge for religious minorities.

Question 2

Tobacco played an important economic role in which of the following middle colonies?

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Maryland

Question 3

How did William Penn try to attract new settlers to his colony in Pennsylvania?

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by describing the favorable environment and climate

Question 4

The Duke of York split New Netherland into which of the following two colonies?

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New York and New Jersey

Question 5

Why did some residents in New Netherland welcome the British takeover of their colony?

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They resented the policies of Stuyvesant’s government.

Question 6

In 1664, Britain sent warships to take over which of the following colonies?

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New Netherland

Question 7

The colony of Maryland was established to create

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a place where English Roman Catholics could be safe.

Question 8

Which middle colony was originally founded by the Dutch?

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New York

Question 9

Both Pennsylvania and Maryland were founded to provide

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religious tolerance.

Question 10

The middle colonies thrived because

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their location along the coast fostered trade with Europe and the Caribbean Islands.

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