The 13 Colonies: Middle Colonies - Vocabulary & Concepts
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
5 questions
~10 mins
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A worksheet focusing on key vocabulary and concepts related to the Middle Colonies of the American Colonies, designed to help students understand the social, economic, and political characteristics of this region.
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The 13 Colonies: Middle Colonies - Vocabulary & Concepts
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary Definitions and Concepts
Source A: Excerpt from a colonial historian 'The Middle Colonies, comprising New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, were characterized by a diverse population, fertile land, and a thriving economy based on farming, trade, and manufacturing.' Provenance: Historical overview written by Dr. Jane Smith, 2020.
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Explain the importance of diversity in the Middle Colonies. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the main economic activities of the Middle Colonies with those of New England. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline the role of William Penn in the development of Pennsylvania. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Write a brief explanation of why the Middle Colonies were often called the 'breadbasket' colonies. (3 marks)
[3 marks]5.
Analyze how the religious diversity in the Middle Colonies influenced their social structure. (5 marks)
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