1. The Middle Colonies

2. “The English and French colonies are continued and populated by their own nation and countrymen and consequently bound together more firmly and united, while your honors’ colonies in New Netherland are…..peopled by… all sorts of nationalities.” – Peter Stuyvesant

3. Breuckelen= Brooklyn! Peter Stuyvesant First governor of New Amsterdam (NYC). Opposed to a diverse colony.

4. Jonas Bronck= The Bronx

5. New Netherland (New York) Founded by the Dutch (1624). England was worried that the Dutch occupied the middle colonies (proximity to N.E and South) England drove Dutch out of New Netherland New York (Duke of York) George Carteret/John Berkeley (NJ) William Penn (PA) Lord De La Warr (Delaware)

8. Middle Colonies Located between New England and Southern colonies. Shipping/commerce encouraged by Hudson and Delaware Rivers. Rich soil and mild winters= good for farming.

9. Patroon -person who brought 50 settlers to New Netherland. As a reward- patroon receives land grant.

10. How is patroon system similar to headright?

11. River flows from Delaware-NY. Runs along the coast of NJ and PA.

12. DIVERSITY Unlike New England, Middle Colonies attracted a population with great ethnic and religious diversity. All religious groups were welcome Jewish pop.

13. Colonial Folkways Mid-1700s similarities of colonies: English in language/customs Protestant Some ethnic/religious tolerance Unusual social mobility Some self-government 3,000-mile moat separated them from England

14. Primary Source “And yet….its natural advantages, trade, riches, and power are by no means inferior to…any town in Europe.”

15. Exit Slip Which of the three regions would be most ideal to live in? Why? (Be specific)

16. Do Now 15-Nov-2012 Imagine you are leaving Europe for a new start for you and your family. You hear rumors about the prosperous regions of the 13 Colonies. You have a choice of settling in New England, Middle Colonies or the South. Which of the three regions would present you and your family with the best way of life? Why? (Be specific)

17. Exit Slip Write down the region that would be most appealing to each scenario: 1. As a Puritan, you are escaping religious persecution from Europe. Which region would be most appealing to settle in? 2. You are a Quaker looking for religious freedom. 3. You are one who desires to become wealthy