Middle colonies
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- Q1Which of the following were the Middle Colonies?Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and VirginiaDelaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New YorkMaryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and South CarolinaConnecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and VermontDelaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York30s
- Q2Which colony was the first to ratify the constitution?DelawareNew JerseyPennsylvaniaNew YorkDelaware30s
- Q3Which colony was known for its manufacturing of ironworking and lumber?DelawareNew YorkNew JerseyPennsylvaniaNew Jersey30s
- Q4Which colony had a royal government and major cities like New York City and Albany?New YorkNew YorkDelawarePennsylvaniaNew Jersey30s
- Q5Which colony was founded by William Penn and known for its agricultural industry?New JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaDelaware30s
- Q6What were the main natural resources of the Middle Colonies?Gold, silver, copper, and oilGood farmland, timber, furs, and coalGood farmland, timber, furs, and coalDiamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphiresOil, gas, uranium, and shale30s
- Q7What was the climate like in the Middle Colonies?Mild climate with warm summers and mild wintersHarsh climate with extreme hot and cold temperaturesTropical climate with year-round heatCold climate with long, snowy wintersMild climate with warm summers and mild winters30s
- Q8What were the main industries in the Middle Colonies?Gold mining, silver mining, copper mining, and gemstone miningOil production, gas production, coal production, and diamond productionFood production, iron ore production, lumber production, textile production, fur production, and shipbuildingTextile production, clothing production, paper production, and steel productionFood production, iron ore production, lumber production, textile production, fur production, and shipbuilding30s
- Q9What made the geography of the Middle Colonies unique?Mountainous terrain with rich mineral depositsFertile soil and land suitable for farmingSwampy marshlands with abundant wildlifeDesert-like conditions with limited water sourcesFertile soil and land suitable for farming30s
- Q10What were the major religions of the people in the Middle Colonies?Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, and JewishQuakers, Catholics, Lutherans, and JewishAtheists, agnostics, secularists, and humanistsProtestants, Baptists, Methodists, and EpiscopaliansBuddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs30s