The Middle Colonies
Maura, Lexiee, Michail, Jack S, and TJ.
The Colonies:
Name of Colony
Year Founded
Founder
1.Pennsylvania
1681
William Penn
2.New York
1626
Peter Minuit
3.New Jersey
1660
Lord Berkeley
4.Deleware
1638
Peter Minuit
Why were they founded?
The Middle Colonies were mainly founded for trade and profits.
What about Religion?
The Middle Colonies were developed because settlers wanted religious freedom, something they didn’t have when they were in England. Religious freedom means that you can practice whatever religion you wish.
Economic Conditions:
The economic conditions were quite well since the climate was rather warm affording them an extra growing season, which was a big market.
Some fun facts:
-The original colonists were Dutch.
-They came under British rule in 1664.
-Between 1785 and 1790, New York was the United States capitol.