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The 13 Colonies
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Virginia; Founded by The English; Looked for gold.
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Massachusetts; Founded by The Puritans; For their religion and, so they could have their own laws
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Maryland; Founded by King Charles 1; As a refuge for Catholics.
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Connecticut; Founded by Thomas Hooker; He didn't like the rules in Massachusetts.
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Maine; Founded by The Other Colonists; Moved north then settled there
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Delaware; Founded by The King of England; They took over their land from the Dutch
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Rhode Island; Founded by Roger Williams; So people could worship freely
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North & South Carolina; Founded by King Charles 2; To help England control southeastern North America
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New York; Founded by The English Colonists; They captured the Dutch and took over the land
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New Jersey; Founded by The King of England; They captured the Dutch and took over the land
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New Hampshire; Founded by The Other Colonists; Moved north and settled there
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Pennsylvania; Founded by William Penn; For their religion. They were Quakers and thought Christiansshoud be free to worship in their own way
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Geogia; Founded by King George 3; To help debtors and poor people
