Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in the Middle Colonies

During the colonial period in the 17th century, the Middle Colonies of America, which included New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, were distinct in their social, economic, and political structures compared to their New England and Southern counterparts. As a result of their unique characteristics, the Middle Colonies became a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities, benefiting from the diversity of their settlers.

Which of the following statements best reflects an important feature of the Middle Colonies during the period from 1607 to 1754?