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Founding of Middle Colonies

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First settled by Dutch(Netherlands) in Henry Hudson expedition
Rivers gave easy trade and immigration
Most diverse area due to port cities

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New York

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Influenced by Dutch
Led by Governor Peter Stuyvesant until English took over
Outnumbered by English coloniss surrounding

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Pennsylvania

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Founded by William Penn
Safe haven for Quakers
Most tolerant colony- allowed all religions and peaceful with natives

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What made Quakers different,

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Tolerant of other religions
God came to them as inner light
Women were spiritually equal
Believed in pacifism(non violence)

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Fundamental orders of Connecticut

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expanded representative government by letting non church members vote

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