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North Carolina was founded in 1653 by the Virginians while South Carolina was founded in 1663 by the Eight Nobles with a Royal Charter from Charles II. Both Became colonies in 1729.
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Massachusetts was founded in 1620 by the Puritans. Then became a colony in 1691
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New Hampshire was founded in 1623 by John Wheelwright. Then became a colony in 1679.
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New York and New Jersey were both founded in 1664. New York was founded by the Duke of York while New Jersey was founded by Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret. New York became a colony in 1685 while New Jersey became one in 1702.
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Delaware was founded in 1638 by Peter Minuit and New Sweden Company. Later became a colony
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Rhode Island was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams. Soon became a colony.
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Connecticut was founded in 1635 by Thomas Hooker. Then became a colony.
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Maryland was founded in 1634 by Lord Baltimore. Soon became a colony.
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Virginia was founded in 1607 by the London company. Soon became colony in 1624.
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Pennsylvania was founded in 1682 by William Penn
