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The middle colonies earned this nickname based on their rapid production of rye, wheat, and barley?

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The Breadbasket Colonies

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The excellent ports at Philadelphia and New York City made it an excellent place for trade. Because it was such a good place to grow food, the Middle Colonies got the nickname the Breadbasket Colonies.

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