The "Breadbasket Colonies" are a nickname for which group of colonies?
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The "Breadbasket Colonies" is a nickname for the Middle Colonies in colonial America. The Middle Colonies included New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, and were known for their fertile soil and favorable climate for agriculture. These colonies were major producers of wheat, corn, and other grains, which earned them the nickname "Breadbasket Colonies."