Question

While white colonists in New England came mostly from England, the Middle Colonies were more diverse. They attracted people from many different European backgrounds: Dutch, Scot-Irish, Scandinavian, German and French. Colonists practiced many different religions. There were Quakers, Lutherans, Mennonites, Presbyterians and Jews. Some people who came to the Middle Colonies didn’t bring their families from Europe. They worked in the region’s factories and shipyards. There were also African slaves in the Middle colonies. They had jobs like laborer, servant, driver and sailor but were not paid.
Based on the passage, a “diverse” country would likely contain

A
people from many different backgrounds.

B
people from only one background.

C
factories and shipyards.

D
people who practice only one religion.

Answer 1

Answer:

people from many different backgrounds

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer would be A. People from many different backgrounds.

Explanation:

A quote that would support this is: "They attracted people from many different European backgrounds: Dutch, Scot-Irish, Scandinavian, German and French."

B is incorrect because the quote from letter A proves it wrong.

C is incorrect because it isn't the focus of the text.

D is incorrect because according to the quote, "Colonists practiced many different religions," it is clear that there was also a variety of religions in the Middle Colonies (not just one religion).