20 points why did some colonists become skilled craftsman in the middle colonies? there was not enough land for all the population to become farmers. some colonists wanted to earn more money to become middle class. the strong economy provided more opportunities than farming. they were of religious groups that were not allowed to own land.

Some colonists wanted to earn more money to become middle class.

Explanation:

Craftsmanship was the first form of industrial production that was recorded during the middle colonies between the commercial and urban renaissance and was defined by independent production; the producer had the means of production: facilities, tools and raw material. At home, alone or with family, the craftsman performed all stages of production.

The craftsman's office was very lucrative and in demand, so for that reason, so in order to earn enough money to enter the middle class, many settlers became craftsmen in the middle colonies.