This colony was settled by many immigrants from Barbados who brought their slaves with them.
South Carolina
This colony was founded by a Catholic nobleman who wanted to establish a colony that would welcome Catholics to the New World.
Maryland
This colony was founded by a rich Quaker who wanted to establish a colony devoted to religious freedom.
Pennsylvania
A backwoodsman led a rebellion against the colonial government in the East.
Nathaniel Bacon
A Dutchman began this colony when he purchased territory from the Indians. Later this colony was given to the brother of the King of England.
New Netherlands
This colony was split off from New York and given to friends of the King's brother.
New Jersey
This colony was founded by a man who left the Puritan colony of Massachusetts because he differed with them on their religious beliefs and attitudes towards Indians.
Rhode Island
This colony split off from Pennsylvania because the Swedes, Finns, Dutch, and Anglicans there resented political domination by the Quakers.
Delaware
This colony was settled by Puritans who left Massachusetts. They wrote a constitution that gave the vote to all male property owners regardless of religion.
Connecticut
This colony was founded by a rich English philanthropist who wanted to establish a utopian society that would help debtors get back on their feet.
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