the 13 colonies

Virginia

Jan 1, 1607

Founded by John Smith. Founded because he wanted setlers to find gold.

Massachusetts

Jan 1, 1630

Founded by William Bradford and John Winthorp.Founded because they wanted to form comunities where they could follow the rules of the bible and serve their god.

Maryland

Jan 1, 1632

Founded by Cecilius Calvert.Founded because he wanted people to enjoy relgious freedom.

Connecticut

Jan 1, 1636

Founded by Thomas Hooker.Founded because he wanted to form a new community where men could vote,even if they weren`t church members.

Delaware

Jan 1, 1638

Founded by William Penn.Founded because he wanted a clear passage to the atlantic.

Rhode Island

Jan 1, 1647

Founded by Roger Williams.He fouded this Island because he wanted people to worship freely.

North Carolina

Jan 1, 1663

Founded by eight diffrent english ivestars.Founded because they wanted it for investment oppotuity.

New York

Jan 1, 1664

Founded by James the duke of york.Founded because he wanted to make money from there colonies.

New Hampshire

Jan 1, 1680

Founded by Thomas Hooker.He founded because he wanted to form a community where men could vote, even if they weren`t church members.

New Jersey

Jan 1, 1680

Founded by John Berkeley and Geogre Carteret.Founded because they wanted to make money from their colonies.

Pennsylvania

Jan 1, 1681

Founded by William Penn.Founded because he wanted to start a colony where all christians could live together in peace.

South Carolina

Jan 1, 1712

Founded by eight lord proprietors.Founded because they wanted farm land.

Georgia

Jan 1, 1733

Founded by James Edward Ogletharpe.Founded because he wanted to establish a colony that would support the impoverished.