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13 colonies and their Reasons for Founding
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Original Alphabetical
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The Carolinas
(Southern Colony) It was founded by supporters of Charles II for farming and trade. It later split into North and South Carolina. 
Connecticut
(New England Colony) It was founded in 1635 by Thomas Hooker and his followers for political and religious freedom after a disagreement with Massachusetts Bay. 
Delaware
(Middle Colony) It was founded in 1776. 
Georgia
(Southern Colony) It was founded by James Oglethorpe for relief for poor English and as a buffer between Spanish Florida and The Carolinas. 
Maryland
(Southern Colony) It was founded by Lord Baltimore and other Catholics for religious freedom. 
Massachusetts Bay
(New England Colony) It was founded in 1630 by Puritans for religious freedom. 
New Hampshire
(New England Colony) It was founded in 1692 by John Mason for farming. 
New Jersey
(Middle Colony) It was founded in 1664 for farming and trade.