The 13 Colonies

  • 1729 BCE

    North and South Carolina

    North and South Carolina
    North Carolina was founded in 1653 by the Virginians while South Carolina was founded in 1663 by the Eight Nobles with a Royal Charter from Charles II. Both Became colonies in 1729.
  • 1691 BCE

    Massachusetts

    Massachusetts
    Massachusetts was founded in 1620 by the Puritans. Then became a colony in 1691
  • 1679 BCE

    New Hampshire

    New Hampshire
    New Hampshire was founded in 1623 by John Wheelwright. Then became a colony in 1679.
  • 1664 BCE

    New York and New jersey

    New York and New jersey
    New York and New Jersey were both founded in 1664. New York was founded by the Duke of York while New Jersey was founded by Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret. New York became a colony in 1685 while New Jersey became one in 1702.
  • 1638 BCE

    Delaware

    Delaware
    Delaware was founded in 1638 by Peter Minuit and New Sweden Company. Later became a colony
  • 1636 BCE

    Rhode Island

    Rhode Island
    Rhode Island was founded in 1636 by Roger Williams. Soon became a colony.
  • 1635 BCE

    Connecticut

    Connecticut
    Connecticut was founded in 1635 by Thomas Hooker. Then became a colony.
  • 1634 BCE

    Maryland

    Maryland
    Maryland was founded in 1634 by Lord Baltimore. Soon became a colony.
  • 1624 BCE

    Virginia

    Virginia
    Virginia was founded in 1607 by the London company. Soon became colony in 1624.
  • Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania was founded in 1682 by William Penn