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New York in the Middle Colonies

How did we come about?

In 1664 England established the Middle Colonies, but before we were with England we were with the Dutch. They called us New Amsterdam, then the British took over our land and they renamed us New York after the Duke of York. Then the Dutch regained control of New York and renamed it New Orange, but only for a short time because they ended up giving it back to the British. Today we still have Dutch and British influence in our culture.

Where are we located?

We are located in the middle Colonies.

Climate: We have a mild climate with warm summers and mild winters that were suited to farming and agriculture

Geography: Mountains in the northeast, lowland along the Canadian border. Coastal plains. Has a mix of the New England and Southern features but fertile soil and land that is suited to farming

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Other Facts about our colony:

Type of Government: Royal Colony

Religion: Freedom for Quakers, Catholics, Lutherans, Jews, and others.

Trade: Wheat, Live Stock, iron, and ore

Major Events: French and Indian War, First Colonial Congress on Kings Stamp Act held In New York, and Signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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