New+York

__**Geography**__

New York is a middle colony located northeast of pennsylvania and east of conneticut and massachusets. New york consists of the Hudson River, and the Addirondack mountains. Several of the Great lakes also border New York state. There is a Harbor known as the New York Harbor. The state of New York can be farmed on during the months between April and September. The Mountains along the Northeast hindered development of the colony a bit. While at the same time, the Hudson River helped to increase trade and mobility throughout the colony.

__History__ //Colonized:// August 27, 1664 //Who came and when:// The former New Netherlands was captured from the Dutch on August 27, 1664. In March, 1665, the Duke of York was granted a Royal colony consisting New Netherlands and present-day Maine. //What parts of Europe did they come from:// They came from England. //Why did they come:// The English were at war with the Dutch, so the territory was fair game. //Was it economic:// No, the early economy of colonial New York consisted primarily of fur trade. //Was it political:// Yes, the colony was given to the Duke of York to rule over and control. //Was it religious:// No, but people of any religion were permitted in the colony. //Were there native Americans living in the region:// Yes. The Native Americans in the area were forced to leave or died off. Various Native American groups allied themselves with the French to fight for their land, their autonomy, and their lives.

__Economics__ The colonists survived by farming, trading, ship building and other common profitable activities of the region. The principle form of commerce was exporting goods, and growing crops such as wheat, corn, and bread. There was slavery present in the colony of New York.

__Social__ There were a variety of spoken languages due to New York being a popular immigration site. Languages included dutch, Spanish ,french ,German and English. The region consisted of protestants and the dutch reformed church aswell as other groups escaping religious persecution. Women were mainly in charge of the house which included taking care of children, cooking, cleaning and other household tasks.

__Terms__ Triangle Trade- New York gained access to slaves that traveled via ships which used the Triangle Trade which was a route of trade from the colonies, to England, to Africa, and then back to the colonies. Salutary Neglect- New York benefited from England's policy that they should stay out of colonial economic and political affairs, a policy called Salutary Neglect. Mercantilism- An economic system that required a colony or government to export more than it imports. A system which New York took full advantage of. Great Awakening- A religious revival that occurred in the colonies granting religious toleration attracting various religious groups. Cash Crops- Crops grown for profits brought great wealth to New York farmers.

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__**Colin Leesang, Brian Haywood, Dylan Candido**__