Middle Colonies Flashcards

1
Q

List 6 products of the Middle Colonies

A
Cattle
Fish
Grain
Iron
Lumber
Rum
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2
Q

Describe the geography (soil and climate)

A

slightly milder climate and fertile soil

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3
Q

What is the main occupation of the settlers

A

most people were farmers

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4
Q

Define “Cash Crop”

A

crops that could be sold easily in markets in the colonies overseas

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5
Q

Why did New York City and Philadelphia become such successful and large cities?

A

Farmers sent wheat and livestock for shipment

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6
Q

What type of “home based”crafts and large manufacturing was in the middle colonies?

A

lumber mills
mines
iron works
small scale manufacturing

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7
Q

List four groups of people who settle in the Middle colonies

A

Scots-Irish
German
Dutch
Swedish

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