Which of these individuals would have been MOST likely to settle in one of the Mid-Atlantic/Middle colonies?

Question

Responses

A a member of the Puritan religious secta member of the Puritan religious sect

B a laborer wishing to purchase a sugar plantationa laborer wishing to purchase a sugar plantation

C a German immigrant searching for religious freedom and tolerancea German immigrant searching for religious freedom and tolerance

D a wealthy planter in search of cheap land for a cotton plantation

Answer 1

C. a German immigrant searching for religious freedom and tolerance

The Mid-Atlantic/Middle colonies, which included areas such as Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, were known for their diversity and relative tolerance of various religious beliefs. Many German immigrants settled in these regions seeking religious freedom, making option C the most likely choice for someone who would settle in the Middle colonies.