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The Middle Colonies

New York. Founded in 1624 by the DutchKnown as New NetherlandCity of New Amsterdam was the center of shipping and tradeEnglish wanted New NetherlandPeter Stuyvesant surrendered the colonyRenamed New York for the Duke of York1691, New York elected a legislature. New Jersey. Originally part of N

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The Middle Colonies

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    1. The Middle Colonies

    2. New York Founded in 1624 by the Dutch Known as New Netherland City of New Amsterdam was the center of shipping and trade English wanted New Netherland Peter Stuyvesant surrendered the colony Renamed New York for the Duke of York 1691, New York elected a legislature

    3. New Jersey Originally part of New York Given to Lord John Berkley and Sir George Carteret Named New Jersey after the island of Jersey near England Developed a representative assembly Colonists made local laws

    4. Pennsylvania Founded in 1682 William Penn founder Got land in payment of debt by the king Belonged to Quakers Everyone equal in God’s sight Pacifists Tolerant of others beliefs Persecuted for their beliefs Philadelphia first city (City of Brotherly Love) Developed a legislative assembly

    5. Delaware Originally settled in 1638 by Swedes Became the Three Lower Colonies of Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges allowed them to form own legislature in 1703 Became their own colony after that

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