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Do you know who founded Massachusetts? The Purittains did.
Do you know why? They wanted to form communities where they could follow the rules of the Bible and serve their God. -
Did you know the first colonists founded Virginia? They found it because they were looking for gold.
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Did you know Cecilius Calvert founded Maryland? He founded it because he hoped to make Maryland a refuge for catholics.
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Did you know that Roger Williams founded Rhode Island?
Do you know why? It was to make his own religius freedom -
Did you know Thomas Hooker founded New Hampshire?
Do you know why? Colonists from Massachusetts bay moved North and settled in the area which is New Hampshire today. -
Did you know Thomas Hooker founded Connecticut?
Do you know how? Hooker led 100 colonists to the Connecticut river. -
Did you know King Charles The 2nd founded North Carolina? Well he did! And the reson why was to help England control Southeastern North America.
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Did you know King Charles The 2nd founded South Carolina? If so, do you know why? It was to help England control Southeastern North America.
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Do you know who founded New Jersy? John Berkele and George Carteret! Do you know why? James ''the Duke of York'' gave the rest of the land to his friends.
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Do you know who founded Pennslvania? William Penn did!
The reason why is the king at that time owed his father but his father had died. The king gave William so land insted of money. -
Do you know who founded Delaware? It was founded by William Penn! He founded it because The Duke of York gave him more land.
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Do you know who founded Georgia? Oglethorpe did! Do you know why? He oferd a free trip to Georgia.
