Which of the following characterized the 'Middle Colonies' (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware)?
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Correct answer: A diverse population and an economy based on the export of cereal crops.
Known as the 'breadbasket' colonies, the Middle Colonies exported large amounts of wheat and corn. Their religious tolerance and fertile land attracted a diverse group of European immigrants, including Germans, Scots-Irish, and Dutch.
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