Colonial Life: Middle Colonies 06/14/25
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Middle Colonies
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Diverse population
Many immigrants came to the Middle Colonies in the 1700s
Melting pot
The Middle Colonies began the idea of blending many cultures together
New York City
A busy port city with a large immigrant population and lots of trade
German immigrants
Over 100,000 German settlers lived in Pennsylvania in the 1700s
Cultural blending
Different cultures mixed and created new local traditions
Middle Colony farming
Better soil and milder weather allowed more crops to grow
Crops in Pennsylvania
Wheat and corn were common
Cash crops
Crops grown to be sold for money (not just used at home)
Why cash crops matter
They helped colonies grow richer and build trade networks
Industries in Middle Colonies
Mining, lumber, iron, and natural resources
Why some couldn’t farm
New York and New Jersey had rocky soil and colder weather
Why this matters
The Middle Colonies mixed farming, trade, and cultures to build strong communities