Middle Colonies
The Middle Colonies
Founding, founders, and purpose
Geography and climate
Types of government and town development
Economic endeavors
Ethnic, religious, and education issues
People and Dates
Middle Colony Economy
Mining
Iron mining was important part of middle colonies, only behind agriculture
Shipping
New York shipping industry was large and profitable due to sea accesibility
Agriculture
Pennsylvania exported so much wheat it earned "Breadbasket Colony" tittle
Manufacturing
Iron mined in New Jersey iron mines was often sent to Delaware for manufacturing