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CLEP US History I

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Which of the following statements is true of the Middle Colonies?
  1. They maintained much of their English heritage.
  2. They had plantations, but produced wheat.
  3. There was very little slavery.
  4. The residents came for a wide variety of backgrounds.
  5. Their economy depended primarily on the sea.
Explanation
Answer: D - Residents of the Middle Colonies came from diverse backgrounds. Because New York had been originally founded by the Dutch and Delaware the Swedes, the English inherited a several different cultures. The economy was also quite diverse with the coastal colonies living off the sea and Maryland having tobacco plantations. New York and Pennsylvania predominately farmed wheat, although on family farms rather than plantations.
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