Chapter 4 Section 3 Flashcards
What are some reasons why Germans immigrated to the Middle Colonies between 1683 and 1783?
cheap land, religious tolerance, limited government control
What were the positives in grinding grain at a gristmill instead of by hand?
They required little labor to run. They harnessed the power of water to operate. Flour ground at a gristmill produced softer bread.
Why was Philadelphia the fastest growing city in the colonies?
The city was a major trading post.
How did control of New York City change in the 17th century?
The English acquired the city from the Dutch.
What did the Dutch West Indies Company’s “half freedom” do for older enslaved Africans?
It freed them but not their children from slavery.
How would enslaved Africans in New York City around 1700 be described?
They were skilled workers living and working next to free and indentured whites.
Why were farmers in the Middle Colonies prosperous?
Farmers in the Middle Colonies were prosperous due to rich farmland and warm weather, so crops like wheat, corn, and barley grew well there.
Why did some colonists in the Middle Colonies oppose slavery?
Some believed that slavery violated the “Golden Rule” about treating others like you want to be treated, and others feared slave rebellions.
Why were the Middle Colonies called the “breadbasket of the colonies”?
The Middle Colonies were called the “breadbasket of the colonies” because grains used to make bread, such as wheat, corn, rye, and barley, thrived in the region.
What caused the population of the Middle Colonies to differ from that of New England and the Southern Colonies?
The open immigration policies of the Dutch in New York City and religious tolerance in Pennsylvania caused the population in the Middle Colonies to be much more diverse than other regions.
How did German immigrants contribute to the success of the Middle Colonies?
German immigrants helped make the Middle Colonies successful through the technical and artistic skills and knowledge they brought from Europe. For example, German immigrants created the Pennsylvania long rifle and the Conestoga wagon, brought their ironworking skills to the colonies, and produced furniture, kitchenware, and glassware.
How did the Dutch colonists show tolerance for religious diversity in New Netherland?
The Dutch in New Netherland believed in the tolerant practices from the Netherlands: Jews were able to practice their religion freely and became citizens, and many Protestant dissenters were welcomed.
What are some reasons that Quakers accepted other religions and races?
Quakers believed that all people were equal in the eyes of God and that religion was a personal matter. Religious and racial tolerance supported their ideals of equality and individuality.
