Exercise
Middle Colonies Geography and the Breadbasket Economy
Explore the geography of the Middle Colonies and see how fertile soil led to its reputation as the breadbasket economy.
Questions
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Why were the Middle Colonies called the 'Breadbasket Colonies'?
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Which crop was the primary export of the Middle Colonies?
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What environmental feature supported rich agriculture in the Middle Colonies?
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How did farmers in the Middle Colonies process their harvested grain?
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Which river valley provided extremely fertile farmland in New York?
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How did the climate of the Middle Colonies compare to New England?
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What animal power was commonly used to plow large fields in the Middle Colonies?
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Which grain crop besides wheat was widely grown in the Middle Colonies?
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How did gristmills use natural energy to grind grain into flour?
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What major processed food product was exported from Middle Colony ports to Europe?
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Why could Middle Colony farmers produce more surplus crops than New England farmers?
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Which Pennsylvania region was famous for its rich agricultural production?