Across
- 2. A group of four colonies in colonial America: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
- 5. Provided important waterways for transportation and trade.
- 8. A nickname given to the Middle Colonies due to their surplus of food crops, which were exported to other colonies and Europe.
- 9. Combined a strong agricultural sector with growing industries in trades and commerce, with cities like Philadelphia and New York serving as busy ports for trade.
- 10. A major economic activity, producing grains for both local use and export.
Down
- 1. A system where young people learned skilled trades by living and working with an artisan for several years.
- 3. A key characteristic, allowing groups like Quakers, Mennonites, and others to coexist peacefully.
- 4. Craftsmen like blacksmiths, coopers, and tailors were essential to the economy.
- 6. Possessed rich soil and a climate suitable for growing grains like wheat and corn.
- 7. Home to a wide variety of ethnic and religious groups, including English, Dutch, German, and others.