What distinguished the Middle Colonies from New England and the Southern Colonies?

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The middle colonies were nicknamed "the breadbasket colonies" because they harvested a lot of grains.

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The Middle Colonies were distinct for their mild climate and fertile land, allowing for diverse agriculture, especially grain production. They had a more ethnically and religiously diverse population, leading to a more tolerant society. Unlike the cash crop focus of the Southern Colonies and the subsistence farming of New England, the Middle Colonies had a balanced economy with both agriculture and industry. 
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What distinguished the Middle Colonies from New England and the Southern Colonies?

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