Middle Colonies © Erin Kathryn 2014
Geography Rolling hills and valleys with rich, fertile soil Longer growing season than the New England Colonies Many sunny days and plenty of rain © Erin Kathryn 2014
Natural Resources Rivers Crops Forests Wildlife © Erin Kathryn 2014
Industries Farmers Breadbaskets (mills, grains) Shipping Trading © Erin Kathryn 2014
People Quakers Artisans Farmers Laborers © Erin Kathryn 2014
Talk About It… Why was the land in the Middle Colonies good for farming? The soil was rich and fertile. Why were forests and rivers important resources for people in the Middle Colonies? Rivers were used for transportation and trade. Colonists hunted and trapped forest animals for food. © Erin Kathryn 2014