Chapter 9 The Middle Colonies Lesson 1 - The Land of the Middle Colonies

The fur trade drew many to the Hudson River. This is also where good farmland was found. It was deep and wide enough for ships to sail through.

Clearing the land Before they could plant, they had to clear the land. This took a very long time. They only had axes and other simple hand tools. This soil was much more fertile than the New England colony. These are some of the fruits and vegetables they grew.

The main cash crops = =

The middle colonies did well because of the fertile land and convenient rivers. However, they also prospered because of their relationship with the native people. William Penn encountered the Lenni Lenape people. He promised to live in love with these people. He and his people did a good job living in peace with them for about 70 years until there was conflict.

William Penn strongly supported the Quaker belief that all people should be treated with respect. Paying the Indians for the land that was given to him from King Charles II. They also made a treaty to show friendship

Although William Penn tried hard to stay civil with the natives, war did erupt in New York with the Iroquois. The way the Iroquois was able to gain control was joining their five groups as one organized government. They had always made a living by farming, hunting, and fishing. After the dutch arrived, they too started in the beaver business. Soon they controlled the fur business.

Iroquois were able to stay in control by playing the French against the English. This helped them to avoid being taken over by both. The English even praised them at one time for their protection. At one time, the Dutch and English fur traders made money on the furs the Iroquois passed along to them.

CHAPTER 9 LESSON 2- A Mixture of Many Cultures

Chapter 9 Lesson 3- Farming and Trade