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Colonies

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1629 - King Charles gave the Puritans a right to settle and govern this colony.

Massachusetts Colony

Colony founded by Thomas Hooker in 1636; self-governing; origin of Fundamental Orders

Connecticut Colony

Self-governing colony founded by Roger Williams in 1636; granted freedom for all religions and non-believers; religious toleration; disestablishment, universal suffrage for white males w/property qualifications; most democratic

Rhode Island Colony

Colony founded by Dutch in 1624. Very diverse and wealthy colony. King of England gave it to his brother the Duke of York.

New York Colony

1623. Founded by the Dutch. The land was given to Duke of York from King George II. In 1702, it became an English colony. A colony with a diverse population, including Dutch, Swedes, Finns, and Scots. Territory was diverse religiously and e

New Jersey Colony

Colony formed from the "Holy Experiment"; settled by Quakers. Founded by William Penn, who bought land from the Native Americans. Allowed religious freedom

Pennsylvania Colony

Formed as part of Pennsylvania but became a separate colony in 1775 because Pennsylvania couldn't govern both areas.

Delaware Colony