Middle Colony New York Founded in 1626 Founded by Peter Minuit
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Middle ColonyNew York
Founded in 1626Founded by Peter MinuitPresented by John Hennin and
Hannah Mates
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Geographical Characteristics and Climate
• The climate and soil were excellent for farming
• Good soil• Summers were
warm • winters were
bitterly cold
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Reason for Settlement
• The King of England gave this colony to his brother James, The Duke of York, for farming.
• New York was first settled by the Dutch.
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Religious Beliefs
• They were Christians.• Not many churches.• Some people who
went to church would sometimes stay for the whole day.
• Church was a very important affair to New York people.
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Government
• Because proprietors lived in England, it was difficult for them to control their faraway property
• Self-government• Representatives • Proprietor picked the
governor because James the Duke of York lived in England
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Education
• Most children in the middle colonies learned how to read and write, but many colonists believed that it was most important for children to learn useful work skills
• There were no girls unless they were Quakers.
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Agriculture and Manufacturing
• Farmers raised livestock such as cattle and pigs.
• They grew vegetables and fruit
• Farmers grew grain like wheat, corn and barely.
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Settlements and Homes
• At home boys helped plant and harvest crops.
• The girls sewed and did housework.
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Towns and Cities
• New York is one of the most important and largest city.
• Ports and centers of shipping and trade
• The free market economy of these successful cities attracted merchants, shopkeepers, and artisans.
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Other Interesting Facts
• New Jersey was a former part of New York
• New York used to be called New Netherland until the Duke of York renamed it New York
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Important People to Know
• King of England the one who gave James New York
• James the Duke of York was the owner of New York
• Peter Minuit was the founder of New York