The middle colonies were founded a.) as safe havens for catholics and quakers. b.) as trading posts for fur c.) for profit and as strategic trading posts d.) for religion, profit, and strategy

  D) For religion, profit, and strategy.

Explanation:

  The middle colonies were located between New England colonies and the Southern Colonies. The area was part of New Netherland until the British gained control over it.

  They had much fertile soil and farming was cheaper than in Europe. Also, there were abundant forests that allowed lumber and shipbuilding industries to establish there.

  Also, the middle colonies were the most religiously diverse in North America, they were protected by written freedom religious laws, something very unusual at that time.

  I hope this answer helps you.

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