1. Middle Colonies

2. Different type of colony Middle colonies ruled by landowners – Not representative government like New England Freedom of religion throughout the region

3. New York Originally a colony of people from Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and Finland Good seaport that became a center for shipping 1691 New York allowed to elect representatives

4. New Jersey Area of land between Hudson and Delaware rivers Attracted colonists with freedom of religion and a representative government – Allowed to make laws and set tax rates No natural harbor so the colony did not develop

5. Pennsylvania Founded in 1680 by William Penn Different type of religious beliefs Quakers – Believe everyone has an inner light – No church service or leaders – Refused to use force and fight in wars

6. William Penn Designed Philadelphia Wrote Pennsylvania's first constitution Believed the land belonged to NA and paid for the land 1701 Charter of Liberties – Granted colonists the right to elect representatives

7. Delaware Southern tip of Pennsylvania 1704 Charter of Privileges – Allowed the area to elect representatives – Still ruled under the governor of PA

8. Assignment 1.Why did no major ports develop in New Jersey? 2.How did William Penn encourage self government? 3.What did the Charters of Liberties grant to PA colonists? 4.How did William Penn earn the respect of NA? 5.How was the Quaker religion different than the Puritans? 6.Copy and complete the following chart: ColonyType of GovernmentFounderWhy Settlers Came New York New Jersey Pennsylvania