The Middle Colonies

question 17

Multiple Choice

The middle colonies:

• A)included Rhode Island and Maryland.
• B)lacked a suitable base for commerce.
• C)for many years had a black majority population.
• D)were dominated by plantation agriculture.
• E)geographically and culturally stood between New England and the southern colonies.

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Definitions:

Individualism

A social and cultural ethos that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual and the importance of independence and self-reliance in personal and social decision-making.

Nonconformity

The refusal to conform to established customs, attitudes, or ideas, often manifesting as individualism or dissent.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to disinhibited and impulsive behavior.

Mood Linkage

The phenomenon where individuals' emotional states become synchronized or influenced by the moods and emotions of those around them.