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Jamestown
The first colony was founded at Jamestown. -
Massachusetts
Massachusetts is founded by John Winthrop. The word Massachusetts means large hilly place. -
New Hampshire
New Hampshire was founded by John Mason in 1622 but settlers came in 1623. -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island is founded by Roger Williams. It was the last of the 13 colonies to become a state. -
Puritans establish Connecticut
Connecticut was established by Thomas Hooker and other Puritans. -
North Carolina
North Carolina was established by a group of Virginians. There were many coastal plains and mountain ranges and they were governed by a Royal Colony. -
New York
The Duke of York establishes New York. It becomes a state on July 26. -
Pennsylvania is Established
William Penn establishes Pennsylvania. It was founded for the Quakers Religious freedom. -
Colonies declare their independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776 and stated that the 13 colonies wanted freedom. -
the 13 colonies are represented by the first flag
The first flag had 13 stripes and stars that represented the 13 colonies and it was made by Betsy Ross.
