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Virginia
Virginia was founded by John Smith and other colonists. It was founded because Queen Elizabeth I wanted to gain wealth. Virginia is a Southern colony. -
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New Hampshire
New Hampshire was founded by John Mason. It was founded because Mason was given a land grant. New Hampshire is a New England colony. -
New York
New York was founded by the Dutch. But it was converted into an English colony in 1664. It was founded to expand fur trading. New York is a Middle colony. -
Massachusetts
Massachusetts was founded by Puritans and Pilgrims. They were searching for a place to practice religious freedom. Massachusetts is a New England colony. -
Maryland
Maryland was founded by Cecil Calvert. It was founded because they wanted to make a secure shelter for Roman Catholics. Maryland is a Southern colony. -
Connecticut
Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker. It was founded when Hooker was told to abandon Massachusetts. Connecticut is a New England colony. -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams. It was founded so that it could be a place with religious freedom for everyone. Rhode Island is a New England colony. -
Delaware
Delaware was founded by Peter Minuit and the New Sweden Company. It became an English colony later, and was founded to increase trade. Delaware is a Middle colony. -
The Carolinas
The Carolinas were founded by people who supported King Charles II. It was founded for farming and trade, and later split up into North and South Carolina. The Carolinas are both Southern colonies. -
New Jersey
New Jersey was first founded by the Dutch. Then, it became an English colony. It was founded for farming and trade. New Jersey is a Middle colony. -
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn and some other Quakers. It was founded as a place for religious freedom. Pennsylvania is a Middle colony. -
Georgia
Georgia was founded by James Oglethorpe. It was founded as a place to live for debtors. Georgia is a Southern colony.
