The middle colonies geographically and culturally stood between the New England and southern colonies. They included New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. They were known for their diverse economies, with both agriculture and commerce playing important roles. They also had a mix of religious groups, including Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, and Jews.

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The Middle Colonies

Question 34

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The middle colonies:

A) included Rhode Island and Maryland
B) lacked a suitable base for commerce
C) for many years had a black-majority population
D) were dominated by plantation agriculture
E) geographically and culturally stood between the New England and southern colonies.

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