Yes, The Middle Colonies were not as cohesive as the New England colonies because colonists in this region were not united by single religion or code of beliefs. Also, they were settled by different nationalities so there is greater emphasis on religious toleration and cultural diversity. This is especially true in the colony of New York.
I believe the correct answer is option A. In a circular flow model, firms will purchase land, labor and capital from households. In a this model, the flow of money and goods are in a closed circuit where one runs counterclockwise and the other clockwise.
I believe the answer is C. They were a distraction from a large budget deficit that the leaders of Salem had recently incurred.