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Jamestown
Jamestown was the first English colony in North America; it was founded by the London Company. -
Massachusetts
Many groups of dissenters were speaking out against the king and the church of England, therefore they wanted to move to freedom. -
Connecticut
Thomas Hooker moved his congregation to the Connecticut Valley where they then made the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. -
Maryland
Founded by lord Baltimore. -
Rhode Island
The founders of this colony believed church and state should be kept apart. -
New Hampshire
They set up towns similar to those in England from which they came. -
New Jesery
They had religious freedom -
New York
Founded by the Duke of York. -
South Carolina
Ruled by governors appointed by the King. -
Pennsylvania
Founded by William Penn. -
North Carolina
Rice was grown and produced on plantations by slaves. -
Delaware
Founded by William Penn. -
Georigia
Founded by James Oglethorpe.