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

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Some colonists were skilled artisans.
Some colonists were skilled artisans.

They were all established as Royal colonies.
They were all established as Royal colonies.

Most colonists settled for religious reasons.
Most colonists settled for religious reasons.

Agriculture was an important industry.
Agriculture was an important industry.

Colonies were ethnically diverse.

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The characteristics of the Middle Colonies include:

  • Some colonists were skilled artisans.
  • Agriculture was an important industry.
  • Colonies were ethnically diverse.

The other options are not accurate for the Middle Colonies:

  • They were not all established as Royal colonies (e.g., Pennsylvania was a proprietary colony).
  • While some colonists had religious motivations, it was not the primary reason for most settlers in the Middle Colonies compared to New England.