Middle Colonies Flashcards
1
Q
List 6 products of the Middle Colonies
A
Cattle Fish Grain Iron Lumber Rum
2
Q
Describe the geography (soil and climate)
A
slightly milder climate and fertile soil
3
Q
What is the main occupation of the settlers
A
most people were farmers
4
Q
Define “Cash Crop”
A
crops that could be sold easily in markets in the colonies overseas
5
Q
Why did New York City and Philadelphia become such successful and large cities?
A
Farmers sent wheat and livestock for shipment
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
7
Q
List four groups of people who settle in the Middle colonies
A
Scots-Irish
German
Dutch
Swedish