By: Kamil, Nathaniel, Faith Block 2 New York & New Jersey By: Kamil, Nathaniel, Faith Block 2

Key Terms and Vocabulary Democratic Government Self-government Royal Colony “Bread Basket” People Peter Minuit Duke of York Sir George Carteret and John Berkeley Sir Edmund Andros

History New York Founded: Peter Minuit in 1626 Why: Wanted to have the whole are in between and for them to trade with Europe New Jersey King Charles gave his Brother James the Duke of York Sold it to Sir George Carteret and Lord Berkeley Divide New Jersey to two parts

Government New York New Jersey King Charles II gave colony to James II Loosely based self-government. Ruling powers given to a governor Sir Edmund Andros~Royal governor Royal colony New Jersey John Berkeley and George Carteret

Economy Colonies such as New York and the middle colonies were known as the “Bread Basket” Based off the shipping and exportation of Agricultural goods

Population and Demographics New York Various Europeans Population grew over time Highest slave population in north New Jersey Northern Europeans Large growth over time Genders split Large slave population

Culture Gender Roles Women took care of the home Men expected to work for family Children were taught parent’s trade Dutch Architecture Dutch Clothing Dutch Food

Religion Religious Tolerance and Freedom No Specific Religion Dominated Great Amount of Religious Diversity Quakers Catholics Lutherans Jews

Native Relations Peaceful at first Various surrounding tribes Peaceful relations devolved Wars broke out amongst natives

Review Peter Minuit Democratic Government