Question

Which of the following is a county in England?

a) Warwickshire
b) Oxenshire
c) Middleshire
d) None of the above

Answer 1

Maryland was not one of the middle colonies; it was a southern colony with an economy based on tobacco farming. The middle colonies included New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Step-by-step explanation:

Of the options listed, Maryland was not considered one of the middle colonies. The middle colonies were known for their diverse populations, relative religious tolerance, and mix of agricultural and industrial economies. Among the options given:

• New Jersey was a middle colony.
• Maryland was part of the southern colonies, due to its location and economy which was heavily dependent on tobacco farming and utilized a significant amount of slave labor.
• New York was a middle colony.
• Pennsylvania was a middle colony.

The middle colonies consisted of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, which is not listed among the options.