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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
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