1. 1 Middle and Southern Colonies

2. 2 Geographically, politically and culturally the Middle Colonies are between the New England Colonies and the Southern Colonies. Geographically, politically and culturally the Middle Colonies are between the New England Colonies and the Southern Colonies.

3. 3 Middle Colonies New York New Jersey PennsylvaniaDelaware

4. 4 Middle Colonies

5. 5 New York New York New York had originally been a Dutch fur- trading colony, New Netherlands, since 1624. New York had originally been a Dutch fur- trading colony, New Netherlands, since 1624. In 1664, King Charles II of England granted a charter to his brother James, the Duke of York, ignoring the Dutch title. In 1664, King Charles II of England granted a charter to his brother James, the Duke of York, ignoring the Dutch title. When the English invaded New Netherland, the Dutch Governor, Peter Stuyvesant surrendered with little resistance. When the English invaded New Netherland, the Dutch Governor, Peter Stuyvesant surrendered with little resistance. New Netherland was renamed New York. New Netherland was renamed New York.

6. 6 New Jersey New Jersey was also part of the New Netherlands land. James granted titles to his friends James granted titles to his friends Sir George Carteret and Sir George Carteret and John Lord Berkley, which became John Lord Berkley, which became East and West Jersey. East and West Jersey. East Jersey was similar to New York East Jersey was similar to New York West Jersey was dominated by Quakers. West Jersey was dominated by Quakers. In 1702, the Jerseys were united into one colony, New Jersey as a royal colony. In 1702, the Jerseys were united into one colony, New Jersey as a royal colony.

7. 7 Pennsylvania I n 1681 Charles II granted I n 1681 Charles II granted William Penn, a Quaker leader, William Penn, a Quaker leader, a large tract of land to be called a large tract of land to be called Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania. Penn envisioned a colony as a haven for Quakers and a center of religious tolerance and fair treatment for all. Penn envisioned a colony as a haven for Quakers and a center of religious tolerance and fair treatment for all. Philadelphia,” the city of brotherly love”, was meticulously planned. Philadelphia,” the city of brotherly love”, was meticulously planned. Pennsylvania became a prosperous and diverse colony. Pennsylvania became a prosperous and diverse colony. Penn advertised for all Europeans to settle in Pennsylvania, including Mennonites from Germany. Penn advertised for all Europeans to settle in Pennsylvania, including Mennonites from Germany.

8. Quaker Beliefs: Rejected predestination and original sin Rejected predestination and original sin They were pacifists They were pacifists They rejected a distinction between class and gender and called each other “thou” and “thee” They rejected a distinction between class and gender and called each other “thou” and “thee” Did not have a minister to lead religious services at “Meeting Houses” Did not have a minister to lead religious services at “Meeting Houses” Officially called “The Society of Friends” Officially called “The Society of Friends” 8

9. 9 Delaware Delaware was a Swedish colony and was part of New York until 1682, when it became part of Pennsylvania. Delaware was a Swedish colony and was part of New York until 1682, when it became part of Pennsylvania. In 1703, Penn allowed Delaware to have its own colonial assembly, and thus became a de facto colony on its own. In 1703, Penn allowed Delaware to have its own colonial assembly, and thus became a de facto colony on its own.

10. 10 The Middle Colonies were the most diverse group colonies in relation to crops, manufacturing, population and culture. The Middle Colonies were the most diverse group colonies in relation to crops, manufacturing, population and culture.

11. 11 Southern Colonies Virginia was the first Southern Colony and the others included: Virginia was the first Southern Colony and the others included: Maryland Maryland the Carolinas the Carolinas ( North and South) ( North and South) Georgia. Georgia.

12. 12 Maryland George Calvert was granted a charter to establish the colony of Maryland as a haven for Roman Catholics. George Calvert was granted a charter to establish the colony of Maryland as a haven for Roman Catholics.

13. 13 George Calvert died, and his son Cecilius Calvert, Lord Baltimore, established the first colony in Maryland at St. Mary’s on the Potomac River in 1634. George Calvert died, and his son Cecilius Calvert, Lord Baltimore, established the first colony in Maryland at St. Mary’s on the Potomac River in 1634. Lord Baltimore St. Mary’s City

14. 14 Maryland

15. 15 Catholics and Puritans quickly migrated to Maryland. Catholics and Puritans quickly migrated to Maryland. In 1649, the Maryland Toleration Act was passed, granting religious tolerance to all that believed in the holy trinity. In 1649, the Maryland Toleration Act was passed, granting religious tolerance to all that believed in the holy trinity. Like Virginia, Tobacco became the most important cash crop of Maryland. Like Virginia, Tobacco became the most important cash crop of Maryland.

16. 16 Carolinas In 1663, King Charles II granted land to William Berkley and Anthony Ashley Cooper to establish the Carolinas. In 1663, King Charles II granted land to William Berkley and Anthony Ashley Cooper to establish the Carolinas. In 1712, the area was split into North and South Carolina. In 1712, the area was split into North and South Carolina. By 1729, North and South Carolina had become Royal colonies. By 1729, North and South Carolina had become Royal colonies.

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19. 19 North Carolina provided tar and other ship supplies, and tobacco. North Carolina provided tar and other ship supplies, and tobacco. South Carolina produced rice and indigo. South Carolina produced rice and indigo.

20. 20 Georgia Georgia was set up as a colony that was ruled by trustees. Georgia was set up as a colony that was ruled by trustees. In 1732, James Oglethorpe established Georgia as a haven for debtors. In 1732, James Oglethorpe established Georgia as a haven for debtors. In addition, Georgia was to be a buffer zone to protect the Carolinas against Spanish attack. In addition, Georgia was to be a buffer zone to protect the Carolinas against Spanish attack.

21. 21 Oglethorpe established strict rule in Georgia including no liquor, no slaves and no Roman Catholics. Oglethorpe established strict rule in Georgia including no liquor, no slaves and no Roman Catholics. After 20 years, the experiment in Georgia failed and Georgia became a Royal colony in 1752. After 20 years, the experiment in Georgia failed and Georgia became a Royal colony in 1752. Georgia produced rice, indigo and ship supplies. Georgia produced rice, indigo and ship supplies.

22. 22 Georgia

23. 23 5 Southern Colonies Maryland Maryland Virginia Virginia North Carolina North Carolina South Carolina South Carolina Georgia Georgia

24. 24 4 New England Colonies 4 New England Colonies 4 Middle Colonies 4 Middle Colonies 5 Southern Colonies 5 Southern Colonies 13 Colonies 13 Colonies