The Struggle for North America

Question 5 • 670201 World History S1 – MYERS, JOSHUA A

Which statement is the most accurate description of the middle colonies in the 1700s?

Answer

They were home to diverse immigrants, they were a center of trade, and they eventually came under British control.

They were home to Dutch immigrants who sought religious freedom, they were a center for banking, and they exported large amounts of grain.

They were home to wealth seekers, they were a center of commerce, and they exported large amounts of cattle.

They were home to solely British colonists, they were a center of trade, and they chiefly exported wood.

Explanation

The middle colonies, including New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, attracted immigrants from many backgrounds and became important centers of trade. They also came under British rule; for example, the English took control of New Netherland from the Dutch and renamed it New York. The description in A best matches these features.

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