Middle Colonies Overview (Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey)

Colonies included: Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey.
The speaker labels this group as "K. Middle colonies." (likely shorthand used in the lecture)
Modern regional labeling vs historical: "Again, it's important to note, we would consider New York and New Jersey the North today. It is not back then. K?" (emphasizes a shift between historical and contemporary geography)

Modern classification places New York and New Jersey in the North today, but the speaker notes that this was not the case historically.
This highlights how regional designations can change over time and with context.

Ethnic and religious composition: "Quaker, more mixed ethnically." (implies a diverse population with significant Quaker presence)
Settlement patterns: "They’re kind of small family farms" (indicating a tendency toward small-scale, family-owned agriculture)

Ambiguity in the speaker’s statement: "I don't know them. I don't know what's actually in them." (unclear reference to what the colonies are known as or what is inside them; reflects an incomplete recall in the moment)
The speaker’s closing interjection shows an attempt to wrap up and address a person named Ellen: "That's probably the best. I'm so sorry, Ellen. I appreciate it."
The initial shorthand "K." likely stands for an acknowledgment such as "Okay."