Monday, October 20, 2014 You will learn about: How the colonists began to develop democratic principles that influenced the current American government. You will be able to: Explain what life was like in the Middle Colonies. Explain the extent to which the Middle colonies developed democratic principles. Materials: PowerPoint, notes sheet, map, William Penn Reading

Warm Up – Color the Middle Colonies on your worksheet NY NJ PA DE

Geography & Climate Land Forms Soil Growing Season Coastal plains Piedmont Mountains Rocky hills Interior plain Least fertile Moderately fertile Most Fertile 3-5 months 5-7 months 7-9 months 9-12 months Fertile soil in: (1)Coastal Plains of NJ and DE (2)Valleys of PA and NY Woodlands 4 seasons hot summers and cold winters Longer growing seasons than the NE Colonies

Economy & Trade “Breadbasket Colonies” – Cash Crops: corn, wheat, barley, rye (LARGE farms) Cattle & Pigs – Meat/dairy products Manufacturing & Crafts – Clocks, guns, glass, locks Iron – Tools, gun parts, nails Location – Mid-point between NE/South

Why were the Middle Colonies founded? Expand trade for England

Religion in the Middle Colonies What does this quote tell us about religion in the Middle Colonies? “People do not seem to be concerned with what religion their neighbor is. Indeed, they do not seem to care if he has any religion at all.” There was more religious freedom/toleration in the Middle Colonies than in other regions. Many people came to the Middle Colonies for the freedom to practice their religion.

Government Diversity and Toleration – No one nationality/religion is more powerful than another Elected assemblies Self-governing More equality

William Penn’s 1683 Letter to the Free Society of Traders William Penn – Founder of Pennsylvania – Quaker “holy experiment” – religious freedom, peace with natives – Sent pamphlets all over Europe to attract settlers Read and complete the questions about this primary source. As you read, think about how this document indicate DEMOCRATIC VALUES.

SOURCING: Letter to the Free Society of Traders, 1683 Reading Like a Historian! What is this document? ________________ Who wrote it? _____________________ When was it written? ________________ Where was it written? _________________ Why was it written? __________________

BIG IDEA TOPIC: Middle Colonies Major Influence on America Make a list of the ways in which the Middle Colonies contributed to America today. Use your notes to make your list.