Why Were the Colonies Founded?

Why was Massachusetts founded?

• Religious Freedom for Puritans

• Trade and Farming

• Religious Freedom for Catholics

Why was Rhode Island founded?

• Religious Freedom

• Trade and Farming

• Debtor Colony and Buffer State

Why was Connecticut founded?

• Profit (farming)

• Trade and Farming

• Religious/Political Freedom

Why was New Hampshire founded?

• Expansion/Fishing/Trade

• Trade and Farming

• Religious/Political Freedom

Why was New York founded?

• Expansion/Fishing/Trade

• Trade and Strategic Port

• Religious Freedom for Puritans

Why was Pennsylvania founded?

• Expansion/Fishing/Trade

• Trade and Strategic Port

• Quaker Haven and Religious Freedom

Why was Delaware founded?

• Farming and Trade

• Trade Port

• Religious Freedom

Why was New Jersey founded?

• Land Grants and Trade

• Trade and Strategic Port

• Quaker Haven and Religious Freedom

Why was Maryland founded?

• Religious Freedom for Catholics

• Trade and Strategic Port

• Quaker Haven and Religious Freedom

Why was Virginia founded?

• Religious Freedom for Catholics

• Profit (plantations)

• Debtor Colony and Buffer State