Describe the economy of the Middle Colonies.

The Middle Colonies had the most diverse and successful economy of all the colonial regions. The Middle Colonies were successful in agriculture, and the region became known as the breadbasket of colonial America. The region produced grains and vegetables and had a significant population of livestock. These foodstuffs were exported back to England as well as traded with the other colonies.
The region also produced many finished goods. Quakers were known for their handiwork. In order to clear land, the region also produced a great deal of timber. The region also had many cities which facilitated trade. New York and Philadelphia were the two most successful cities in colonial America, and after the Revolutionary War they would serve as the first two seats of government for the early United States.
Due to the Navigation Acts, the region would be closely tied to Britain. While there were some smugglers who operated successfully out of port cities, the region had many English loyalists who followed the rules of Parliament, paid their taxes, and used British ships for trade.