Chapter 3, Section 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the population of New Jersey like?
A
- Diverse
2
Q
Who established the colony of Pennsylvania and why
A
William Penn
Safe home for Quakers
3
Q
How did Penn influence government?
A
Gave more power to the people
Assembly
Religious freedom
4
Q
On what economies were the Middle colonies based?
A
Staple crops
Fur trade
5
Q
Describe the Quakers
A
- supported nonviolence and religious tolerance
- equality of men and women before God
- Dissenters
6
Q
In what ways were women essential to the middle colonies ?
A
- helped economy
- business
- managed households
- nurses
7
Q
What were the main reasons for founding the Middle colonies?
A
- trade and staple crops
