What two cities in the Middle Colonies were the largest markets for farmers cash crops?
New York City grew up at the mouth of the Hudson River, and Philadelphia was founded on the Delaware River. The mer- chants who lived in these growing port cities exported cash crops, espe- cially grain, and imported manufactured goods.
Why were farmers in the middle colonies so successful?
The middle colonies had deep, rich soil. The fertile soil was good for farming. Because the soil was so rich and fertile, many middle colonists farmed. They farmed more than they could eat, so many used the rivers to export their extra crops to the cities.
What did the middle colonies have a lot of?
The Middle Colonies had much fertile soil, which allowed the area to become a major exporter of wheat and other grains. The lumber and shipbuilding industries were also successful in the Middle Colonies because of the abundant forests, and Pennsylvania was moderately successful in the textile and iron industries.
What does the Mid Atlantic colonies specialize in?
Specialization and Interdependence depended on the Mid-Atlantic colonies for livestock and grains. depended on the Southern colonies for tobacco, rice, indigo, and forest products. traded with the New England colonies for metal tools and equipment.
What was the political life like in the southern colonies?
Politics was controlled largely by the wealthy plantation owners. Each Southern colony had a governor appointed by the English sponsor of that colony (whether trading company or crown colony). There would also be an assembly (like Congress) to represent the people of the colony.
What happens if you were sick in colonial times?
Most sick people turned to local healers, and used folk remedies. Others relied upon the minister-physicians, barber-surgeons, apothecaries, midwives, and ministers; a few used colonial physicians trained either in Britain, or an apprenticeship in the colonies. One common treatment was blood letting.