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
Pennsylvania
Founded March 4, 1681
Made for religious tolerance
Made on land given to William Penn by the King Charles II
New Jersey
Founded by
Sir George Carteret
and Lord Berkely of Stratton
Founded for profit
New York
Founded by the Duke of York after being given land from the King Charles II
Founded for profit
Delware
Made from land given to William Penn by the Duke of York
Mostly for trade and profit