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Under Peter Stuyvesant’s rule as governor, the colonists of New Netherland

had to live with poor sanitation.

had full religious freedom.

were forced to pay high taxes.

were not allowed to have enslaved workers.

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Which of the following allowed Pennsylvania to thrive?

Fertile land allowed valuable crops like corn and wheat to be grown and traded.

Poor agricultural conditions forced colonists to turn to timber, fishing, and other industries that boosted the economy.

The lack of diversity among the population fostered harmony and led to fewer disagreements among colonists.

They fought American Indian tribes to gain control of their land and resources.

The colony of Maryland was established in 1634 to create

institutions that were independent from England.

a place where English Catholics could be safe.

a place for debtors get gain a fresh start.

plantations to grow sugar and cotton.

Which of the following best describes the Act of Toleration of 1649?

The law granted Christian colonists religious freedom.

The law became a model for other North American colonies.

The law led to a Catholic takeover of the colonial assembly in Maryland.

The law granted religious freedom to all non-Christians in Maryland.

Which best describes the economy of the middle colonies during the 1600s and 1700s?

The middle colonies experienced economic stagnation as farmers struggled with difficult soil and weather conditions.

The middle colonies experienced economic growth as sugar and cotton plantations flourished.

The middle colonies experienced economic growth as cities such as New York and Philadelphia became centers of trade.

The middle colonies experienced economic stagnation as attacks by American Indians impeded steady trade with Europe.

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