Middle Colonies New York Pennsylvania
Climate and Geography Settlers NEW YORK Cold winters and hot summers Wetlands and forested mountains Settlers Dutch and English
Government Economy NEW YORK British appointed Governor and Council. Eventually an elected assembly. Economy Merchants
Reasons for settlement NEW YORK Religion Various faiths Reasons for settlement To earn a living and make money
Climate and Geography Settlers PENNSYLVANIA Cold winters and hot summers Rolling hills and fertile soil Settlers English Quakers led by William Penn
Government Economy PENNSYLVANIA Elected Assembly Farming, trade, lumbering, and shipbuilding
Reasons for settlement PENNSYLVANIA Religion Various faiths Reasons for settlement To safely practice their religion