1. Regional Differences: The Middle Colonies
Unit 1 Supplementary Notes

2. Wealth of Resources The land had very rich soil
Colonists crowded out Native Americans that had lived here for thousands of years
Middle Colonies grew a Cash Crop
crops that are raised to be sold for money

3. Gristmill
Gristmill
Water powered mechanical contraption that was used to ground grain into flour or mill to make breads

4. A Diverse Region
The middle colonies were made up of a diverse group of people
Large group of Germans left a German influence on America
Artisans
Blacksmithing, gun-making, furniture, glass
Cattle
Large Barns
Horse

5. German Cattle Drive

8. Home for Many
English, Dutch, Scots-Irish, African, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Swedish, and French
Because there were many groups of diverse people, they were forced to be tolerant of one another
Where in the country is intolerance the worst?

9. Climate of Tolerance Religious Tolerance Gender Equality
Religious groups have the right to follow their own beliefs
Gender Equality
Definition: Men and women have the same opportunities, rights, and privileges
This is something we are always striving for . . .
Is this every possible?
Tolerance is a significant part of the Quaker religion

10. Religious Tolerance (What do each of these mean?)

11. African Americans in the Middle Colonies
Quakers were the first to speak out against slavery
About 7% of the population was slaves
servants
Many African Americans were free and lived in New York