Question

How were the Middle Colonies different from the Southern Colonies?

Answer 1

Middle colonies had more social and political equality. southern colonies were ruled by Patriarchy.

Explanation:

Slave labor was much prevalent in the southern colonies. The main religion practiced in middle colonies were the Anglicans, protestants and Quakers whereas in southern colonies it was Anglican religion which was followed.

In middle colonies, the economy was supported by both trade and farming and wheat was the staple food. Middle colonies had a balanced class system and the economy centered around farming communities. Southern colonies were ruled by patriarchy. Patriarchy is that father of the family is the head of the family and all others like wife, children, slaves were all under his command.