Exercise
Middle Colonies: Geography and Agriculture
Explore the landforms, soil, and farming practices of the Middle Colonies. Learn how geography supported agriculture in this region.
Questions
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Because they grew so much wheat and grain, the Middle Colonies were nicknamed:
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Which four colonies made up the Middle Colonies?
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What type of soil and climate did the Middle Colonies have?
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Which grains were major crops in the Middle Colonies?
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Which major rivers helped farmers transport crops in the Middle Colonies?
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What buildings used waterwheels to grind grain into flour?
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What size were most farms in the Middle Colonies?
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Which livestock animals were commonly raised on Middle Colony farms?
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Grain ground in gristmills was turned into what product for export?
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Besides crops, what natural resource was mined and manufactured in Pennsylvania?
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How did the growing season in the Middle Colonies compare to other regions?
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What heavy covered wagons were developed in Pennsylvania to transport crops?