Middle Colonies
William Penn
A Quaker that founded Pennsylvania to establish a place where his people and others could live in peace and be free from persecution.
Philadelphia
A major port city in the middle colonies. The "City of Brotherly Love"
Refuge
A safe place to live and worship in.
Benjamin Franklin
American figure who was a scientist, inventor, artist and politician. He was from Pennsylvania
Diversity
Differences among people.
Pennsylvania
Middle Colony founded by William Penn.
Middle Colonies
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware
Breadbasket Colonies
Nickname given to the Middle Colonies because they grew cash crops like wheat, rye, and barley.
Proprietor
Owner of a colony.
Quakers
Religious group who settled Pennsylvania - very tolerant and nonviolent. Also known as the "society of friends."
Religious tolerance
The acceptance of different religious beliefs and customs.
Quaker treatment of Native Americans
There were laws protecting Native Americans. William Penn offered to buy land from local tribes.
Quaker beliefs
Wouldn't swear loyalty to any king, believed all people were equal, refused to fight in any wars.
persecution
mistreatment or punishment of a group of people because of their beliefs
