W h at A r e t h e F o u r
Middle Colonies?
C o m e To t h e
Middle
Colonies
New York~ Founded by the Duke
of York. Home of New York City!
New Jersey~ Duke of York gave
this area to 2 friends!
Pennsylvania~ The name means
“Penn’s Woods” founded by the
kind William Penn for his Quaker
beliefs. Largest city, Philadelphia.
Come say “Hello,” to Ben Franklin!
Delaware~ Was part of Pennsylvania but named after the peaceful
Delaware Indians.
The lands of the Middle Colonies, are hidden treasures!
Come see for yourself! Better
than rocky and cold New England and just north of the
Southern Colonies.
William Penn
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Begin your
new life in
America!
B e g i n y o u r
n e w l i f e i n
A m e r i c a !
Middle Colonies Economy
Wh a t t h e M i d d l e
Colonies Has to
Offer!
Climate:
The region of the
Middle Colonies is
spectacular! There
are longer
summers
and shorter
winters
The beautiful waterfalls of the
here.
Fall Line
There are
beautiful flowing rivers and
streams. Waterfalls cascade
down the Fall Line where the
piedmont meets the coastal
plains below.
Glaciers have dropped of very
rich and fertile soil and there
are trees filling the wilderness
of the backcountry!
The rich fertile soil is
exceptional whether you choose
to live in the backcountry or in
the settled areas for farming!
You can grow wheat, barley,
corn, and other grains.
The land is also terrific for
your livestock animals! Let
them graze and roam freely around your
land.
Don’t care for
farming? Wind or The Fall Line and many
rivers provide energy for
milling grain or lumber!
Still not convinced? Try your
luck in one of the cities being a
trader, merchant, or artisian.
Ship Yards also are available
to work in.
Government
Pennsylvania is ruled under the Quaker
beliefs. No war and peaceful with the
Native Americans!
New York and New Jersey are under the
Duke of York and his 2 friends who are
proprietors. All Middle Colonies offer
religious toleration!
Other Information:
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Cheap land in backcountry available!
Philadelphia “City of
Brotherly Love” home of
the famous and beloved
Ben Franklin
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Religious Toleration
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Breadbasket Colonies
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All Nationalities Welcome!
Land Available for Rent,
Only 5 Cents A Month!
Begin your
new life in
America!