Despite the geographic similarities, and their proximity to eachother, New York was never considered a part of New England. Why was this historically? What sets NY, especially Upstate (with scenic views, small towns) apart from NE?Royal_Purple1988 t1_j50170v wrote
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Yes, it was before statehood. You had the New England Colony, Middle Colony, and Southern Colony. The middle colonies included NY because New York was Dutch and below the New England Colonies. Geography played a part in the boundaries. Upstate NY wasn't really part of the equation as the settlements began along the coast.
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