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Virginia
John Smith discovered Virginia because, they wanted to search for gold. -
New Hampshire
Thomas Hooker discovered New Hampshire because , he did not like some of the rules made by Puritain leaders. -
New York
Duke of York discovered New York because, they wanted more money. -
Massachusetts
Thomas Hooker discovered Massachusetts because , he did not like the rules by Puritans leaders. -
Connecticut
Thomas Hooker discovered Connecticut because, they did'nt like some of the rules made by Puritain leaders. -
Maryland
Cecilius Calvertor or called Lord Baltimore discovered Maryland because, they could be a refuge for Catholics -
Rhode Island
Roger William founded Rhode Island ,so people could worship freely. -
Delaware
William Penn discovered delaware because, so all christions could live in peace. -
New Jersey
John Berkley and George Carteret discovered New Jersey because ,they wanted to make more money. -
Pennsylvania
William Penn discovered Pennsylvania because, so all christians could live together in peace. -
North Carolina
King Charles I discovered North Carolina because, to keep France and Spain out of the area -
South Carolina
King Charles I discovered South Carolina because, to help keep France and Spain out of the area. -
Georgia
James Oglethorpeor discovered Georgia because, to help deptors and other poor people.