1. Middle Colonies
New York
Pennsylvania

2. Climate and Geography Settlers NEW YORK Cold winters and hot summers
Wetlands and forested mountains
Settlers
Dutch and English

3. Government Economy NEW YORK
British appointed Governor and Council. Eventually an elected assembly.
Economy
Merchants

4. Reasons for settlement
NEW YORK
Religion
Various faiths
Reasons for settlement
To earn a living and make money

5. Climate and Geography Settlers PENNSYLVANIA
Cold winters and hot summers
Rolling hills and fertile soil
Settlers
English Quakers led by William Penn

6. Government Economy PENNSYLVANIA Elected Assembly
Farming, trade, lumbering, and shipbuilding

7. Reasons for settlement
PENNSYLVANIA
Religion
Various faiths
Reasons for settlement
To safely practice their religion