The Thirteen Colonies: Middle Colonies

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The thirteen British colonies in North America were founded between 1607 and 1733. Colonists sought religious freedom, economic opportunity, and adventure.

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1Primary sources come from the time of the event.
2Historians use evidence to support claims.
3Timelines show events in order.

Timeline

When it happened

1626
Peter Minuit buys Manhattan for New Amsterdam
1664
England takes New Netherland, creating New York and New Jersey
1681
William Penn receives Pennsylvania
1704
Delaware gets its own assembly

Then & Now

History isn't really 'history' — it shapes today, every day.

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Potatoes, tomatoes, corn, and chocolate all came from the Americas — Europeans had never tasted them before 1492.

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Question 2 of 2

What tool puts events in order?

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