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2.3 Middle Colonies

Quiz by Catherine Chesser

Grade 8
Social Studies (2018)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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Social Studies (2018)
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113.20.25.A
113.20.11.A
113.20.23.A
113.20.29.C

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  • Q1

    What was William Penn's contribution to Pennsylvania?

    Built a strong navy

    Introduced a cash crop industry

    Established religious freedom

    Developed a profitable fur trade

    30s
    113.20.25.A
  • Q2

    What were the physical characteristics of the Middle Colonies?

    Dense forests and dry climate

    Mountainous terrain and harsh winters

    Rocky soil and hot summers

    Mild winters and arable land

    30s
    113.20.11.A
  • Q3

    Why were the middle colonies well suited for growing grain? 

    They had a long growing season, which allowed for cash crops

    They had a moderate climate and fertile soil

    They had rocky soil and harsh winters

    They had many trees to support a lumber industry

    30s
    113.20.11.A
  • Q4

    Which colony was originally founded for Quakers to escape religious persecution? 

    Pennsylvania

    Massachusetts

    Jamestown

    Plymouth

    30s
    113.20.23.A
  • Q5

    Match the religious group to the colony they founded

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    120s
    113.20.23.A
  • Q6

    Order the following events in the growth of religious freedom

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    30s
    113.20.29.C

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