Question

Why did many of the immigrants from Europe settle in the Middle
Colonies?

Answer 1

The Middle Colonies were more diverse than colonies in New England and the South. Most of the early settlers depended on the fur trade and on farming for economic survival. The most populous of the Middle colonies was Pennsylvania, other colonies were settled rather haphazardly over the course of the 17th century. Settlers usually organized themselves in small farms spread throughout the colony with a few cities added to the mix.

Answer 2

Most settled for religious reasons.

Step-by-step explanation:

People in the middle colonies were very diverse, so most people came to the U.S from Europe for freedom of religion. William Penn established Pennsylvania for Quakers to practice their religion