Middle Colonies
The Middle Colonies, including New Netherland (later New York), Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey, were pivotal in early American history. Established in the 17th century, New Netherland became a Dutch stronghold with New Amsterdam at its core. The English seized control, leading to the establishment of New Jersey as a proprietary colony. Pennsylvania, founded by William Penn, epitomized religious tolerance and diversity. These colonies thrived economically due to their fertile lands and strategic locations, often referred to as the "breadbasket" of early America, promoting varied political and cultural viewpoints.
Middle Colonies
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Timeline: Foundation of the Middle Colonies New Netherland (New York) 1624 Pennsylvania (1681) 1600 1700 Delaware (1704) New Jersey (1664)
New Netherland • Geography • Hudson River Valley • Long Island • Delaware River
New York • Dutch Establishment • The Dutch established New Amsterdam (later New York) • Purchase of Manhattan Island • Hudson River flows into New York Harbor • Peter Minuit • Slow growth • employed the patroon systyem
Dutch vs. English • control of colonial resources • profit from trade (Navigation Acts) • attack by English • control of the Duke of York (James II) • proprietary colony
New Jersey • granted to Sir George Carteret and Lord John Berkeley • religious freedom • representative assembly
New Jersey Divided Delaware Water Gap East Jersey West Jersey Egg Harbor
Pennsylvania • William Penn – proprietor • Penn / sylvania = Penn’s Woods • greatest tolerance of colonies • Quaker beliefs • religious • Native relations • equality
Delaware • New Sweden → New Netherland → New York → Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania’s lower counties
Economic Strength • Excellent farmlands • breadbasket of the colonies • Geographic location • central to the colonies • strong ports • Political viewpoints • tolerant • diversity
