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1607 Jamestown, Virginia
The House of Burgesses was created in this colony in 1619, and was the first representative assembly in the colonies. -
Massachusetts
Was founded by the Massachusetts Bay Company. It was also a representative self government, and had many important buildings in which town meetings were held. -
Maryland
Founded by Lord Baltimore, and was governed by a proprietor. -
Rhode Island
Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams and had the first Baptist Church of America. -
Connecticut
Was founded founded by Thomas Hooker, They also had the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut. -
New York
Founded by the Duke of York woh became proprietor of the colony. -
New Jersey
Founded by Sir George Carteret and Lord John Berkeley.It was a representative assembly and they also promised large land grants. -
New Hampshire
Founded by John Wheelwright, they had a representative self government. -
Pennsylvania
Founded by William Penn and also had long growing seasons and fertile soil. Became one of the wealthiest American colonies. -
North Carolina
Colonists that rebelled against the Carolinas founded North Carolina. -
1701 Delaware
Delaware was founded by William Penn in 1701. -
South Carolina
Colonists That rebelled against the Carolinas also founded South Carolina. Became a royal colony ruled by governers appointed by the king. -
Georgia
Founded by James Ogelthorpe who had strict rules.