The Middle Colonies were more diverse than colonies in New England and the South. Most of the early settlers depended on the fur trade and on farming for economic survival. ... The Middle Colonies were settled by different nationalities so there is greater emphasis on religious toleration and cultural diversity.
The middles colonies had rich farmland and a moderate climate. This made it a more suitable place to grow grain and livestock than New England. Their environment was ideal for small to large farms. ... The Southern colonies had fertile farmlands which contributed to the rise of cash crops such as rice, tobacco, and indigo.
