jan 1, 1624 - Middle Colonies

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-New Jersey/New York: Because they were by the sea and had lots of rivers/streams they became
an export economy based on cereal crops
-Pennsylvania: Founded by William Penn (Quaker and pacifist); religious freedom for all; negotiated with the Indians for their land
-Most slaves were household servants; sea port cities slaves worked as dock/seamen
-Emerging elite class
1. Urban merchants
2. Artisans, unemployed
3. African Slaves

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