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The Thirteen ColoniesThe Thirteen Colonies

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When the Colonies were FoundedWhen the Colonies were Founded
► Virginia (1607)Virginia (1607)
► Massachusetts (1620)Massachusetts (1620)
► New York (1626)New York (1626)
► Maryland (1633)Maryland (1633)
► Rhode Island (1636)Rhode Island (1636)
► Connecticut (1636)Connecticut (1636)
► Delaware (1638)Delaware (1638)
► New Hampshire (1638)New Hampshire (1638)
► North Carolina (1653)North Carolina (1653)
► South Carolina (1663)South Carolina (1663)
► New Jersey (1664)New Jersey (1664)
► Pennsylvania (1682)Pennsylvania (1682)
► Georgia (1732)Georgia (1732)

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The New England ColoniesThe New England Colonies
► MassachusettsMassachusetts
► Rhode IslandRhode Island
► ConnecticutConnecticut
► New HampshireNew Hampshire

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The Middle ColoniesThe Middle Colonies
► New YorkNew York
► DelawareDelaware
► New JerseyNew Jersey
► PennsylvaniaPennsylvania

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The Southern ColoniesThe Southern Colonies
► VirginiaVirginia
► MarylandMaryland
► North CarolinaNorth Carolina
► South CarolinaSouth Carolina
► GeorgiaGeorgia

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VirginiaVirginia
► Founded by the LondonFounded by the London
Company (John Smith).Company (John Smith).
► Great place to growGreat place to grow
tobacco, wheat, and corn.tobacco, wheat, and corn.
► Named for England’sNamed for England’s
Queen Elizabeth I. (“VirginQueen Elizabeth I. (“Virgin
Queen”)Queen”)
► Officially became a stateOfficially became a state
on June 25, 1788.on June 25, 1788.

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MassachusettsMassachusetts
► Founded originally as twoFounded originally as two
different colonies: Plymouthdifferent colonies: Plymouth
Colony in 1620 by the Pilgrims,Colony in 1620 by the Pilgrims,
and Massachusetts Bay Colonyand Massachusetts Bay Colony
in 1630 by the Puritans. Thein 1630 by the Puritans. The
two colonies were united intwo colonies were united in
1691. (John Winthrop)1691. (John Winthrop)
► Great for fishing, growing corn,Great for fishing, growing corn,
and raising livestock.and raising livestock.
► Also, great place for lumberingAlso, great place for lumbering
and shipbuilding.and shipbuilding.
► Name came from a tribal wordName came from a tribal word
meaning “large hill place.”meaning “large hill place.”
► Officially became a state onOfficially became a state on
February 6, 1788.February 6, 1788.

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New YorkNew York
► Founded by the Dutch WestFounded by the Dutch West
India Company and was knownIndia Company and was known
as “New Netherland.” It wasas “New Netherland.” It was
renamed in 1664 when therenamed in 1664 when the
English took control. (PeterEnglish took control. (Peter
Minuit)Minuit)
► Area was great for shipbuildingArea was great for shipbuilding
and iron works.and iron works.
► Also, a good place to growAlso, a good place to grow
grain, rice, indigo, and wheatgrain, rice, indigo, and wheat
and to raise cattle.and to raise cattle.
► Named for the “Duke of York.”Named for the “Duke of York.”
► Officially became a state on JulyOfficially became a state on July
26, 1788.26, 1788.

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MarylandMaryland
► Land was granted to LordLand was granted to Lord
Baltimore.Baltimore.
► Great land to grow corn,Great land to grow corn,
wheat, rice, and indigo.wheat, rice, and indigo.
► Also a good place forAlso a good place for
shipbuilding and ironshipbuilding and iron
works.works.
► Named for “QueenNamed for “Queen
Henrietta Maria ofHenrietta Maria of
England.”England.”
► Officially became a stateOfficially became a state
on April 28, 1788.on April 28, 1788.

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Rhode IslandRhode Island
► Settled by two different Massachusetts groups and was united in 1644.Settled by two different Massachusetts groups and was united in 1644.
(Roger Williams)(Roger Williams)
► Rhode Island was a great place for raising livestock, dairy, and fishing.Rhode Island was a great place for raising livestock, dairy, and fishing.
► It was also a good area for lumbering.It was also a good area for lumbering.
► The name came from the Dutch, meaning “red island.”The name came from the Dutch, meaning “red island.”
► Officially became a state on May 29, 1790.Officially became a state on May 29, 1790.

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ConnecticutConnecticut
► Founded by settlers originally from Massachusetts and other colonies.Founded by settlers originally from Massachusetts and other colonies.
Was named New Haven Colony in 1638 and soon renamedWas named New Haven Colony in 1638 and soon renamed
Connecticut. (Thomas Hooker)Connecticut. (Thomas Hooker)
► Great land for growing wheat and corn and for catching fish.Great land for growing wheat and corn and for catching fish.
► Its name came from an Algonquin word, meaning “beside the long tidalIts name came from an Algonquin word, meaning “beside the long tidal
river.”river.”
► Officially became a state on February 6, 1788.Officially became a state on February 6, 1788.

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DelawareDelaware
► Originally settled by theOriginally settled by the
Swedes, but taken over by theSwedes, but taken over by the
Dutch in 1655. Then EnglandDutch in 1655. Then England
took control in 1664. Finally, intook control in 1664. Finally, in
1682, the land was granted to1682, the land was granted to
William Penn. (Peter Minuit)William Penn. (Peter Minuit)
► Great area for fishing andGreat area for fishing and
lumbering.lumbering.
► Named for the Delaware tribeNamed for the Delaware tribe
and an early governor ofand an early governor of
Virginia, “Lord de la Warr.”Virginia, “Lord de la Warr.”
► Officially became a state onOfficially became a state on
December 7, 1787.December 7, 1787.

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New HampshireNew Hampshire
► Originally part of Maine, butOriginally part of Maine, but
became its own colony in 1629.became its own colony in 1629.
Then from 1641-1643, itThen from 1641-1643, it
became part of Massachusetts.became part of Massachusetts.
Finally, in 1679 it became itsFinally, in 1679 it became its
own colony again. (Johnown colony again. (John
Wheelwright)Wheelwright)
► Great place to manufactureGreat place to manufacture
textiles and for shipbuilding.textiles and for shipbuilding.
► It also, had good land forIt also, had good land for
growing potatoes and the watergrowing potatoes and the water
surrounding it was great forsurrounding it was great for
fishing.fishing.
► Named for the “county ofNamed for the “county of
Hampshire in England.”Hampshire in England.”
► Officially became a state onOfficially became a state on
June 21, 1788.June 21, 1788.

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North CarolinaNorth Carolina
► Settled by members of theSettled by members of the
other colonies. Granted aother colonies. Granted a
private company in 1663private company in 1663
and divided into twoand divided into two
colonies in 1711.colonies in 1711.
► Great place to grow indigo,Great place to grow indigo,
rice, and tobacco.rice, and tobacco.
► Name came from the LatinName came from the Latin
wordword caroluscarolus, meaning, meaning
“Charles.”“Charles.”
► Officially became a stateOfficially became a state
on November 21, 1789.on November 21, 1789.

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South CarolinaSouth Carolina
► Originally part of the CarolinaOriginally part of the Carolina
Colony. Separated in 1711, andColony. Separated in 1711, and
became a Royal Providence inbecame a Royal Providence in
1729.1729.
► Like North Carolina it had greatLike North Carolina it had great
land for growing indigo, rice,land for growing indigo, rice,
tobacco, and cotton.tobacco, and cotton.
► South Carolina’s land could alsoSouth Carolina’s land could also
support the raising of cattle.support the raising of cattle.
► Like North Carolina, the nameLike North Carolina, the name
came from the Latin wordcame from the Latin word
caroluscarolus, meaning “Charles.”, meaning “Charles.”
► Officially became a state onOfficially became a state on
May 23, 1788.May 23, 1788.

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New JerseyNew Jersey
► Originally settled by the Dutch, but in 1644 it was takenOriginally settled by the Dutch, but in 1644 it was taken
over by England.over by England.
► Great place for ironworking and lumbering.Great place for ironworking and lumbering.
► Named for the “Isle of Jersey in England.”Named for the “Isle of Jersey in England.”
► Officially became a state on December 18, 1787.Officially became a state on December 18, 1787.

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PennsylvaniaPennsylvania
► Settled by the Dutch andSettled by the Dutch and
Swedes, but England tookSwedes, but England took
control in 1664. Then it wascontrol in 1664. Then it was
granted to William Penn bygranted to William Penn by
Charles II in 1681.Charles II in 1681.
► Great place to grow and raiseGreat place to grow and raise
wheat, corn, cattle, and dairy.wheat, corn, cattle, and dairy.
► Also known as a place forAlso known as a place for
papermaking, shipbuilding, andpapermaking, shipbuilding, and
textiles.textiles.
► Named for William Penn and forNamed for William Penn and for
the Latin wordthe Latin word sylvaniasylvania,,
meaning “forest.”meaning “forest.”
► Officially became a state onOfficially became a state on
December 12, 1787.December 12, 1787.

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GeorgiaGeorgia
► Granted a privateGranted a private
company by George II incompany by George II in
1732 and was settled a1732 and was settled a
year later in Savannah.year later in Savannah.
(James Oglethorpe)(James Oglethorpe)
► Great land for growingGreat land for growing
indigo, rice, and sugar.indigo, rice, and sugar.
► Named for England’s KingNamed for England’s King
George II.George II.
► Officially became a stateOfficially became a state
on January 2, 1788.on January 2, 1788.

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Students will Know…Students will Know…
►The Original Thirteen Colonies and be ableThe Original Thirteen Colonies and be able
to label them on a mapto label them on a map
►When each colony was foundedWhen each colony was founded
►Who founded each colonyWho founded each colony
►The major crops/industry the colony wasThe major crops/industry the colony was
known forknown for
►When each colony became a stateWhen each colony became a state