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Middle Colonies. New York Pennsylvania. NEW YORK. Climate and Geography Cold winters and hot summers Wetlands and forested mountains Settlers Dutch and English. NEW YORK. Government British appointed Governor and Council. Eventually an elected assembly. Economy Merchants.
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Middle Colonies New York Pennsylvania
NEW YORK • Climate and Geography Cold winters and hot summers Wetlands and forested mountains • Settlers Dutch and English
NEW YORK Government British appointed Governor and Council. Eventually an elected assembly. Economy Merchants
NEW YORK Religion Various faiths Reasons for settlement To earn a living and make money
PENNSYLVANIA Climate and Geography Cold winters and hot summers Rolling hills and fertile soil Settlers English Quakers led by William Penn
PENNSYLVANIA Government Elected Assembly Economy Farming, trade, lumbering, and shipbuilding
PENNSYLVANIA Religion Various faiths Reasons for settlement To safely practice their religion