1. By: Lauren Francis, Caleb Cary, Enzo Collucci
New York
By: Lauren Francis, Caleb Cary, Enzo Collucci

2. Founding Founded: 1664 Founder: Duke of York
Reason: Settlements, more land, resources, take over fur trade

3. Important People Benjamin Franklin (improvements)
George Whitefield (Great Awakening)

4. Religion Freedom of religion to many people
Puritans, Christians, Catholic, Quakers, ect.

5. Geography/ Climate Mild climate, sunny, good for farming Mountains
Thick forests

6. Natural Resources/Economy
Rich Soil/ Farming
Wood, fur, minerals
Plenty rain/ River
Water plant/ power
Sawmills for cutting wood
Gristmills for processing flour

7. Interesting Facts Breadbasket Colony Interesting drinks
Population- 11, counting
Troops- over 200

8. Questions
Explain why the improvements that Benjamin Franklin invented helped the colony grow and prosper.
Why did the Duke of York want to settle in the area of the New York Colony?
What did the Great Awakening do for the colonists?
Who was George Whitefield?
Name one of the important people we listed?

9. Bibliography http://www.history nyc.com/products.a sp?cat=11&pg=7
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