Date Founded
When was Rhode Island founded?
1636
Who was the founder(s) of Virginia?
John Smith
Describe the weather and geography of New England
Cold, hills with rocky soil
Name three of the natural resources of New England.
Fish, whales, lumber
Why was Massachusetts founded.
Religious freedom.
When was New York founded?
1624
Who was the founder(s) of Connecticut?
Thomas Hooker
What kind of trade was New England involved in?
Triangle Trade
Due to a lack of good soil, which colonies had to rely on manufacturing?
New England
Why was Virginia founded?
To expand trade.
When was Georgia founded?
1733
Who was the founder(s) of Delaware?
Swedish Settlers
Describe the weather and landscape of the Middle Colonies.
Moderate weather, hills and flatland with good soil
What natural resource did the Middle Colonies trade with England?
Iron ore,lumber, water, and good soil
Why was New Jersey founded?
To make money from selling land.
When was Maryland founded?
1634
Who was the founder(s) of Georgia?
James Olglethorpe
Describe the weather and landscape of the Southern Colonies.
Very warm with a long growing season, broad fertile coastal plain, and hills and forests
What natural resources did the southern colonies have?
fish, forest, plain/soil, and agricultural
Why was Connecticut founded?
To make profit from fur trade, better farming, religious and political freedom.
When was Connecticut founded?
1635
Who was the founder(s) of New Jersey?
John Berkely, George Cartaret
What was an advantage to cold weather?
What was an advantage to warm weather?
Fewer diseases/ diseases don't spread as easily
No deadly cold winters
What were the natural resources of the Middle colonies?
good soil and iron ore
Why was Georgia founded?
Religious freedom, protection against Spain, and safe home for debtors.