1. Economic/ Social / Political (Government)
Middle Colonies
Economic/ Social / Political (Government)
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Delaware

2. I’m King Charles II and I gave land grants.
Political
The middle colonies were formed from land grants given by King Charles II, known as Royal Colonies.
I’m King Charles II and I gave land grants.

3. Political Proprietors: owners that controlled the government.
(Pennsylvania)
Founder, William Penn, promoted the idea of “self-government”.
“The will of one man may not hinder (harm) the good of a whole country”
FAIR GOVERNMENT ROCKS!!!!!

4. Economic
What does this image suggest the primary economic activity for the middle colonies was?

5. Economic Farming Labor Staple Crops: crops that were always needed.
Wheat, Barley and Oats
Some farmers raised livestock
Labor
Skilled Laborers
Slaves & Indentured Servants

6. How to remember the middle colonies????
I say Quaker……………….. You say……………………OATS!!!!

7. Social Quakers (religion)
Settled mainly in Pennsylvania (Founded by William Penn)
Supported religious tolerance.
Jews, French Huguenots, Puritans
Fairness to all people.

8. Social Diverse Population Philadelphia: “The city of brotherly love”
Dutch, Swedes, Finns, Scots
Philadelphia: “The city of brotherly love”
Booming Trade Town
Diverse population (religious freedom)

9. Take out Matrix Chart and use notes to help identify the social, political and economic factors of the middle region.