Question

which are some characteristics of the Middle Colonies? Select all that apply.

a. some colonists
b. they were established as royal colonies
c. most colonists settled for religious reasons
d. agriculture was an important industry
e. colonies were ethnically diverse

Answer 1

which was one similarity between the Middle Colonies and the New England Colonies?

a. both use a large number of slaves for their industries
b. both had some groups that sought religious freedom
c. both relied heavily on fishing industries
d. both were ethnically diverse

Answer 2

how was life similar for colonists across the middle colonies?

a. households were largely self-sufficient
b. housing structures across the colonies were similar
c. they all practiced the same religion
d. they all settled solely for economic reasons

Answer 3

b. they were established as royal colonies
d. agriculture was an important industry
e. colonies were ethnically diverse

Answer 4

b. both had some groups that sought religious freedom

Answer 5

a. households were largely self-sufficient