The Middle Colonies

“The English and French colonies are continued and populated by their own nation and countrymen and consequently bound together more firmly and united, while your honors’ colonies in New Netherland are…..peopled by… all sorts of nationalities.” – Peter Stuyvesant

Breuckelen= Brooklyn!

Peter Stuyvesant

First governor of New Amsterdam (NYC).

Opposed to a diverse colony.

Jonas Bronck= The Bronx

New Netherland (New York)Founded by the

Dutch (1624).England was

worried that the Dutch occupied the middle colonies (proximity to N.E and South)

England drove Dutch out of New Netherland

New York (Duke of York)

George Carteret/John Berkeley (NJ)

William Penn (PA)Lord De La Warr

(Delaware)

Middle ColoniesLocated between

New England and Southern colonies.

Shipping/commerce encouraged by Hudson and Delaware Rivers.

Rich soil and mild winters= good for farming.

Patroon -person who brought 50 settlers to New

Netherland.As a reward- patroon receives land grant.

How is patroon system similar to headright?

River flows from Delaware-NY.

Runs along the coast of NJ and PA.

DIVERSITYUnlike New England, Middle Colonies

attracted a population with great ethnic and religious diversity.All religious groups were welcome

Jewish pop.

Colonial Folkways Mid-1700s similarities of colonies:

English in language/customsProtestantSome ethnic/religious toleranceUnusual social mobilitySome self-government3,000-mile moat separated them from

England

Primary Source“And yet….its natural advantages, trade, riches, and power are by no means inferior to…any town in Europe.”

Exit SlipWhich of the three regions would be most

ideal to live in? Why? (Be specific)

Do Now 15-Nov-2012Imagine you are leaving Europe for a new

start for you and your family. You hear rumors about the prosperous regions of the 13 Colonies. You have a choice of settling in New England, Middle Colonies or the South. Which of the three regions would present you and your family with the best way of life? Why? (Be specific)

Exit SlipWrite down the region that would be most

appealing to each scenario:

1. As a Puritan, you are escaping religious persecution from Europe. Which region would be most appealing to settle in?

2. You are a Quaker looking for religious freedom.

3. You are one who desires to become wealthy