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Massachusetts was founded by John Winthrop because Puritans wanted to form communities.
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Virginia was founded by John Smith because he wanted gold.
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Delaware was founded by William Penn because he wanted colonists to live with them as equials.
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Maryland was founded by Cecilius Calvert because he wanted to make Maryland government passed the Toleration Act.
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Rhode Island was founded by Roger Williams because he wanted to have more religious freedom.
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Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker because he wanted to form a new community where all men not just church members could vote.
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New Hampshire was founded by Thomas Hooker because he wanted to form a new community where all men could vote even if not church members.
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Sotuh Carolina was founded by Charles II because he wanted to help England control Southeastern North Carolina.
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New York was founded by James the Duke of York when it was given to him.
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Pennsylvaina was founded by William Penn because he wanted colonist to live with them as eguials.
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New Jersey was founded by John Berkley and George Carteret when it was given to them.
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North Carolina was founded by Chales II because he wanted to help England control Southeastern North America.
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Georgia was founded by King George III because he wanted to help debtors and other poor people.
