According to the Textbook, "Both Geographically and Culturally, the Middle

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Essay

According to the textbook, "Both geographically and culturally, the middle colonies stood between New England and the South." Explain this statement.

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Definitions:

Palladian Architecture

An architectural style derived from the designs of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio, characterized by classical forms, symmetry, and perspective.

Villa Rotonda

A Renaissance villa in Italy, designed by Andrea Palladio, notable for its symmetrical structure and classical architectural elements.

Pantheon

Originally a temple in Rome dedicated to all gods, now generally refers to a structure or group honored for their monumental contributions or achievements.

Eleanora of Toledo

The wife of Cosimo I de'Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, known for her significant influence and patronage in the arts during the Renaissance.