The Middle Colonies

Terrence at the Delaware River

Martina and Terrance have brought you to the location of the Middle colonies of North America. This is the last stop in your first quest to figure out why Europeans wanted a fresh start in North America. Here you will explore the colonies of New York, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Unlike the settlements at Jamestown and Plymouth, which were settled by the English, the Middle colonies were initially settled by other Europeans. What motivated these Europeans to leave their homes and come to a new land for a fresh start?

Essential Questions

• Why did Europeans come to the Middle colonies?
• What were the economic, social, religious, and political conditions like in the Middle colonies?