Where were the Middle Colonies located?

They ran farms and businesses such as clothing and grocery stores, bakeries, and drugstores. Some women also practiced medicine and worked as nurses and midwives. read more

The early settlers of the Middle Colonies heavily relied on farming and the fur industry for their economic survival. Fertile soil was brought by glaciers from the North. Being located farther south, the planting season was much longer, bringing with it ample sunlight and rain. read more

The Middle Colonies were four of the thirteen colonies in British America, located between the New England Colonies and the Southern Colonies. Along with the Chesapeake Colonies, this area now roughly makes up the Mid-Atlantic states (though with the notable exception of Vermont, which is reckoned with New England). read more