What were considered the middle colonies?

Answer by  GeorgeH (179)

The Middle Colonies correspond to today's Mid-Atlantic states. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland were all considered Middle Colonies. Some people would include new York and/or Virginia as Middle Colonies.

Answer by  jclick (1561)

The middle colonies of the 13 original English colonies in America were New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New York (formerly New Netherlands).

Answer by  sususu (866)

The Middle Colonies are the states that are now New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware. These colonies were also known as the Bread Colonies because this region produced so much the grain, oats, and wheat. They also shared characteristics of both the northern and southern colonies, creating a unique area.