What resources did the breadbasket colonies have
Fertile Land, Large harbors near deep waterways, good climate
What are the important facts about the English take over?
Took over without a shot, Took over New York and New Jersey.
What did the Duke of York do?
Split the Dutch colony into two parts and named them New York and New Jersey.
What three rights did William Penn's frame of government give the citizens of PA (Pennsylvania)
Freedom of speech
Freedom of Religion
The right to a fair trial by a jury
How did William Penn treat the indians?
with justice and fairness
he paid for their land and lived in peace with them
What was the "frame" of government in Pennsylvania
All the people of PA would be treated equally under the law, pen believed this was the key to good government.
Why did people immigrate (4 reasons)
1 Religious freedom, 2 escape war, 3 Better economic opportunities, 4 buy and own land.
What was the religious movement that brought together people of different beliefs?
The "Great Awakening"
Who was the "great awakening" preacher who gave speeches about the direct relationship with God?
What is an example of religious toleration
Slaves and free blacks participated in religious gatherings.
What was a consequence of the Great Awakening?
the number of church members grew in the colonies as did the free exercise of religion.
How were the Middle Colonies different from the New England colonies?
There was a mixture of Religion and Social Life there were many different religious groups.
How did the mixture of Religion into social life change peoples views?
They began thinking enslaving Africans was wrong.
Name some of the Artisan trades:
Blacksmith, Whitesmith (silver makers), Coopers, Carpenters, Shipbuilders, Masons (brick layers), Bakers, Butchers, Dressmakers, Tailors, Cobblers
What was the name of someone who learned to do a skill from an artisan?
An Apprentice how spent 7 years living with the Artisan to learn their skill to make a living.
There were costs and benefits to making an Economic Choice, Name the Costs
Away from families and friends, new language, new laws, new customs.