Question

based on what you have learned about the middle colonies, complete the text below.
new york colonies owned by individuals royal colonies pennsylvania
new jersey
the middle colonies made up four of great britain’s thirteen colonies in north america.
was established when the english took control of dutch
land. owners of that colony gave some of their land to two other men, leading to the
establishment of . william penn founded
as a place where quakers and other religious groups
could live without fear of persecution. penn was also granted rights to land that later
became the colony of delaware. both royal colonies and colonies owned by individuals
had elected assemblies that wrote laws. but only were
controlled directly by the english king or queen.

Explanation:

1. The first blank: New York was established when the English took control of Dutch land (New Netherland).
2. The second blank: After New York's owners gave land, New Jersey was established.
3. The third blank: William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers.
4. The fourth blank: Royal colonies were controlled directly by the English monarch.

Answer:

1. New York
2. New Jersey
3. Pennsylvania
4. royal colonies