Ch6 - The Middle Colonies

New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware

What geographical advantage most helped the Middle Colonies become known as the "breadbasket" colonies?

fertile soil to grow wheat, corn, and rye

After taking control on New Netherlands from the Dutch, which two colonies did the English form in that region?

New York and New Jersey

refuge

a safe place

proprietor

owner

justice

fairness

diversity

different groups of people with various backgrounds and religions

immigrant

a person who comes into a country to live there

tolerance

acceptance

militia

a volunteer army

prosperity

wealth or success

apprentice

a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

artisan

A skilled craftsperson who teaches an apprentice his/her craft or job

Pennsylvania's government was called

the Frame of Government of Pennsylvania

William Penn made peace with the leader of the Lenni Lenape tribe. What was his name?

Tamanend

Which minister during The Great Awakening used emotion during his sermons to reach his congregation?

George Whitefield

How did the Middle Colonies differ from the New England Colonies?

The Middle Colonies were home to a mix of different people and religions.

Why were port cities important to the economic success in the Middle Colonies?

They were major centers for trade.

Which craftsman would need a grist mill?

farmer

What three rights did Pennsylvania give all citizens?

freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to trial by jury

What were some effects of the Great Awakening?

1)helped bring people together 2)greater religious tolerance 3)equal participation-everyone was welcome 4)diversity of religions 5)more church members 6)free exercise of religion