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The Middle Colonies

Question 8 • VT-NY-Regents-US History and Government

Which middle colony was originally founded by the Dutch?

Answer
A
New York
B
Pennsylvania
C
Maryland
D
Virginia

Explanation

The Dutch founded the colony of New Netherland in the 1600s, with its main settlement at New Amsterdam. The English took control in 1664 and renamed the colony New York, so New York is the correct choice.

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