Characteristics of the Middle Colonies

Easy Period 2: 1607–1754 Middle Colonies

The Middle Colonies, which included Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware, became known for their diverse population and economic practices during the colonial period. Each of these colonies exhibited unique characteristics that contributed to their identity within British America.

Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic feature of the Middle Colonies?

They were primarily established for religious purposes and were dominated by Puritan settlers.

Their economies were bolstered by a combination of agriculture and trade, with a focus on grains.

They practiced direct democracy with town hall meetings as the primary form of governance.

They had a primarily agrarian economy focused solely on tobacco cultivation.

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