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Which of the following are New England Colonies? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are Middle Colonies? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are Southern Colonies? (Select all that apply)
What year was Delaware founded?
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What year was New Jersey founded?
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What year was New York founded?
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What year was Rhode Island founded?
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What year was New Hampshire founded?
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What year was Connecticut founded?
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What year was Maryland founded?
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Study Notes
New England Colonies
- Composed of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
- Known for their Puritan roots and a focus on community and religious governance.
Middle Colonies
- Include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
- Recognized for their diverse population and religious tolerance.
Southern Colonies
- Encompass Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
- Characterized by an agrarian economy, with plantations and cash crops such as tobacco.
Delaware
- Founded in 1664, with its capital in Dover.
- Noted for its early establishment as a middle colony.
New Jersey
- Established in 1664.
- Played a significant role in the development of agricultural and industrial resources.
New York
- Became a British colony in 1664; New York City serves as its major urban center.
- Historically significant for commerce and immigration.
Rhode Island
- Founded in 1636, with Providence as its capital.
- Established as a haven for religious dissenters, promoting religious freedom.
New Hampshire
- Originated in 1623, with Concord as the capital.
- Primarily an extension of Massachusetts with a focus on fishing and timber.
Connecticut
- Established in 1636; Hartford is its capital.
- Known for fundamental contributions to self-governance with the Fundamental Orders.
Maryland
- Founded in 1634 as a refuge for English Catholics.
- Recognized for the early implementation of religious tolerance with the Maryland Toleration Act.
Virginia
- Established in 1607, with significant cities Richmond and Norfolk.
- First successful English colony, foundational for American history and agriculture.
Georgia
- Founded in 1733, with Savannah as its primary city.
- Created as a buffer between the Carolinas and Spanish Florida, also focused on reform and debtors' welfare.
Pennsylvania
- Established in 1682, with Philadelphia as its capital.
- Founded by William Penn as a haven for Quakers and known for its democratic principles.
Massachusetts
- Founded in 1630, with Boston as its capital.
- Key center for trade, education, and the American Revolution.
North Carolina
- Established in 1663 with Wilmington as its main city.
- Known for its mix of agriculture and emerging commerce.
South Carolina
- Founded in 1663, with Charlestown as its capital.
- Notable for its plantation economy and the influence of the slave trade.
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