The 13 Colonies

Virginia

Jan 1, 1607

Founded by:colonists in search for gold.
Reason why: to find gold.

Maryland

Jan 1, 1632

Founded by: Cecilius Calvert.
Reason why:as a refuge for Catholics.

New Hamshire

Jan 1, 1636

Founded by:Tomas Hooker.
Reason why: so that colonists looking for good farm land could farm.

Massachusetts

Jan 1, 1636

Founded by : So the settlers could worship freely.
Reason why:so the settlers could worship and serve their God.

Connecticut

Jan 1, 1636

Founded by:Tomas Hooker.
Reason why:So that colonists looking for farm land could farm.

Rhode Island

Jan 1, 1663

Founded by: Roger Williams.
Reason why: so people could worship freely.

North Carolina

Jan 1, 1663

Founded by:King Charls 2.
Reason why:To help England control southeastern North America.

South Carolina

Jan 1, 1663

Founded by:King Charls 2.
Reason why:To help England control southeastern North America.

New York

Jan 1, 1664

Founded by : James, the Duke of York.
Reason why: To claim land.

New Jersy

Jan 1, 1664

Founded by:James, the Duke of York.
Reason why:To make money.

Pennsylvania

Jan 1, 1681

Founded by:William Penn.
Reason why:To start a colony that is free to all beleifs.

Delaware

Jan 1, 1681

Founded by:William Penn.
Reason why:To start a colony that is free to all beliefs.

Georgia

Jan 1, 1732

Founded by: James Oglethorpe.
Reason why:To help debators and other poor people.