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Virginia was Founded
The first English people settled in Virginia on the James River. They were called the Virginia Company. -
Plymouth, Massachusetts
About 100 Pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower from England to Plymouth for religious freedom. -
Maryland was Founded
Maryland was founded by Lord Baltimore in 1634. -
Connecticut
The first person who found Connecticut was Thomas Hooker. Thomas Hooker founded Connecticut after he was kicked out of Massachusetts. -
Rhode Island and Roger Williams
Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams. Roger Williams was kicked put of Massachusetts for believing in religious tolerance. -
Delaware
Delaware was founded by Peter Minuit and the Sweden Company. It was first called the New Sweden. it later was renamed Delaware by James, the Duke of York. -
The Carolinas
Eight Virginians settled south of Virginia and called it the Carolinas. It was later divided into North Carolina and South Carolina. -
New Jersey
Lord Berkley and Sir George Carteret was given land by James, the Duke of York and founded New Jersey. -
New York
New York was named in the honor of James, The Duke of York. -
Pennsylvania
Williams Penn founded Pennsylvania for the Quakers.
