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The Middle Colonies, primarily settled by English Puritans, became a melting pot of ethnic and religious backgrounds due to their emphasis on tolerance and welcoming dissenters. The English seizure of New Netherland, later New York, under Duke of York eliminated a geographical threat, while Pennsylvania emerged as one of America’s wealthiest colonies, influenced by fertile soil, a long growing season, and the industriousness of its settlers. Factors such as the patroon system and the presence of slaves with some rights also shaped the region’s development.
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Agree/Disagree • The Middle Colonies were settled by mainly English Puritans. • The Dutch colony of New Netherland was overtaken by the English and renamed New York. • Pennsylvania was founded in order to promote Quaker ideals, such as tolerance and hard work. • Events in England had no affect on the development of the American colonies.
Survey & Question • Survey • The Middle Colonies will attract settlers from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. • Question • Why did the Middle Colonies attract settlers from diverse ethnic & religious backgrounds? • Answer • Religious tolerance • Welcomed dissenters • Patroon System • Slaves (enjoyed some rights) • Rich soil & mild winters=good farming
Survey & Question • Survey-The English will view New Netherland as a threat. • Question- How and why did the English take control of New Netherland? • Answer- New Netherland lay like a wedge between New England and England’s southern colonies. King’s brother, Duke of York, brought ships to the coast and Dutch immediately surrendered.
Survey & Question • Survey~ Pennsylvania will become one of the wealthiest colonies in America. • Question ~ What factors helped Pennsylvania become one of the wealthiest colonies in America? • Answer~ • Long growing season & fertile soil. • Hard work & thrift (careful management of money) • Helped poor immigrants become rich
