1. Warm Up Pg. 17 What is a Puritan? Why were all N.E. colonies founded?

2. Middle Colonies pictures

4. Diverse Having many differences, showing variety

5. A Diverse Group of People

6. Blacksmiths Someone who makes objects from iron and metal

7. Grain The seeds from wheat and oats used to make bread

8. Artisan A skilled craftsman

9. Tolerant To be open-minded and accepting of differences

10. Colonists A settler/ person who lived in the colonies

11. The Middle Colonies The Middle Colonies included the colonies of: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware

13. Settlers in the Middle Colonies Settlers in the Middle Colonies came from all over Europe from many different backgrounds. In fact, the Middle Colonies were the most diverse group of colonies. People in the Middle Colonies came from England, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, Ireland, Scotland, Finland, Denmark, and Germany.

14. Settlers in the Middle Colonies Most settlers came to the Middle Colonies hoping to begin a new life. They wanted the opportunity to have religious freedom, own land and have a fresh start. Many people in the Middle colonies came over as indentured servants. Indentured servants were people who agreed to work as a servant to pay off their debts (money they owed).

15. Turn and Talk Question What were the two main reasons for colonization of the Middle Colonies?

16. Discussion Question Answer Both Religious Freedom and Economic Opportunity

17. You need to know that… The Middle Colonies were the most CULTURALLY DIVERSE area of the colonies. Ethnicities included English, Germans, Swedish, Dutch, Danes, Finns, Scots, Welsh, Irish and French

18. Characteristics of Middle Colonies Labor- indentured servitude, voluntary apprentices Religions- Quaker, Protestant, Catholic, Jewish Most important cities- New York and Philadelphia

19. Discussion Question What is the most important social aspect of the middle colonies? What were the people like?

20. Discussion Question Answer The Middle Colonies were the most culturally and ethnically diverse of all the colonial regions.

21. The Quakers Although there were many religions in the middle colonies one of the most significant and dominant groups were the Quakers..

22. The Quaker’s Beliefs The Quakers believed in tolerance, equality and a simple lifestyle. They believed in treating Native Americans fairly and paying them for their land. They also refused to fight in wars (Pacifists) or pay dues to the Church of England. Eventually, the Quakers would become a dominant group in the fight to end the slave trade.

23. -Quakers believed in an “inner light” that could guide people to salvation. -They also believed that everyone was equal in the eyes of God.

24. Turn and Talk Question What is a Quaker and what do they believe in?

25. Turn and Talk Answer Pacifism Equality Tolerance

26. Pennsylvania The Quakers were led by William Penn. The current state of Pennsylvania was named after him.

27. Pennsylvania Founded by William Penn in 1681 Penn is the proprietor of colony Pennsylvania founded for religious freedom for Quakers who were escaping religious persecution at the hands of the Church of England Quakers are all about religious tolerance Penn set up colonial assemblies in Pennsylvania and wrote Pennsylvania’s first constitution.

28. Quakers

29. The Quakers Due to the fact that the Quaker religion was all about tolerance, equality and kindness, the capitol of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia has the city motto of “the city of brotherly love”.

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31. Turn and Talk What two concepts was Pennsylvania built on that will eventually translate to U.S. Constitution and U.S. government?

32. Turn and Talk Answer Religious Freedom Representative Government

33. New York Founded by the Dutch in 1626, previously called New Amsterdam Surrendered without a fight to the English in 1664. Duke of York is the governor (head of colonial government). Proprietary Colony- a colony under the control of one or more proprietors who have complete control over colony.

34. New Jersey Founded by Lord John Berkley and Sir George Carteret, English acquired it from the Dutch and Swedish in 1664

35. Delaware Founded by Dutch and Swedish settlers, Surrendered their land to the English in 1664

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37. Geography and Climate of the Middle Colonies The landscape of this region ranged from rich soil to the wooded mountains. The growing season in the Middle Colonies was longer than the growing season in New England. The colonies in this region have hot summers and cold winters.

38. Geography and Climate of the Middle Colonies Due to the longer growing season and shorter, less intense winters, agriculture (farming) played a fairly significant role in the Middle Colonies. Farmers in the Middle Colonies raised a wide variety of crops and livestock (animals). One of their major crops was “grain”.

39. Geographic Features Coastal plains, Forests, Mountains, Rich soil Ideal for FARMING! Moderate climate, long growing season Moderate rainfall, many large rivers

40. Middle Colonies Nickname The Middle Colonies became a major exporter of wheat, grains and oats. Due to the regions production of wheat and grain, the Middle Colonies have also become known as the “Bread Basket Colonies”.

42. Grains Oats, Wheat

46. Turn and Talk Describe the geography and climate of the middle colonies.

47. Turn and Talk Answer The Middle Colonies had: Moderate rainfall, moderate climate (both hot and cold) Longer growing season than New England Flatland and Mountains Rich soil, Great for Farming!

48. Economy in the Middle Colonies Besides agriculture, other industries in the middle colonies included, iron work, trade, lumbering and craftsmanship. Iron was important to the middle colonies because of the large amounts of iron ore that could be found in the area.

49. Wheat (Cash Crop) and other grains, Cattle, Iron and Mining Metals Major Industries

50. Economy of the Middle Colonies Due to the fact that the middle colonies were in the middle, trade was also crucial to the economy. Craftsmen, blacksmiths and artisans would prepare goods to be bought and sold as people moved through the middle colonies.

55. Turn and Talk What were the 3 main economic activities in the Middle Colonies?

56. Turn and Talk Answer Iron and Metal Mining Wheat as Cash Crop Livestock

57. Remainder of Class and Homework Complete the Middle Colonies Flowchart using the guided notes.