history/geography 800- unit 2: pt6

farming

The main occupation of the middle colonies was

The main product of the Middle Colonies was

grains

the middle colonies had _____ soil and _____ winters than new England

more fertile//shorter

tailor

one who repairs or makes clothes to order

skilled craftsman traveled around the countryside offering their services

true

the many natural water ways provided cheap movement of goods to market

true

Why was money scarce when crops produced a good profit? (written correct answer)

Although crops produced a good profit, money was scarce in the colonies as it was in england. whenever gold or silver was earned from exporting goods, it had to be sent to pay debts or to import needed goods.

A main port city of the Middle Colonies was:

Philadelphia

tailor

A ______ is one who repairs or makes clothes to order