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Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in North America. It was founded by the Virginia Company of London as a commercial venture. The settlers faced many hardships, including conflicts with Native Americans and a period known as the 'Starving Time'.

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The Pilgrims, seeking religious freedom, established Plymouth Colony after arriving on the Mayflower. They signed the Mayflower Compact, creating a form of self-government. The colony later became part of Massachusetts.

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Puritans founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony, with Boston as its capital. This colony grew rapidly and had a significant influence on the region's development. It was known for its strong religious beliefs and the establishment of Harvard College in 1636.

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Maryland was founded as a haven for English Catholics, although it practiced religious tolerance. It was established by Lord Baltimore and named after Queen Henrietta Maria. The colony was known for its 'Act of Toleration' passed in 1649.

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Roger Williams, banished from Massachusetts for his religious views, founded Rhode Island as a colony with true religious freedom. It became a haven for those seeking religious liberty and separated church from state affairs.

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Connecticut was founded by Thomas Hooker and his followers who left Massachusetts seeking greater religious and political freedom. The colony was known for its Fundamental Orders, often considered the first written constitution in America.

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1638: New Haven Colony (later part of Connecticut)

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1638: New Haven Colony (later part of Connecticut)

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New Haven was founded as a separate colony by Puritans seeking to establish a perfect theological community. It was later merged with Connecticut in 1662 to form the Connecticut Colony.

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1663: Carolina (later North and South Carolina)

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1663: Carolina (later North and South Carolina)

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King Charles II granted a charter for Carolina, named in his honor. The colony was initially one large area but was later divided into North and South Carolina in 1712 due to different economic interests and difficulty in governance.

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Originally a Dutch colony called New Netherland, it was taken by the English and renamed New York after the Duke of York. The colony was known for its diverse population and became an important center for trade.

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New Jersey was originally part of New Netherland. After the English took control, it was granted to Lord Berkeley and Sir George Carteret. The colony was divided into East and West Jersey before being reunited in 1702.

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William Penn, a Quaker, founded Pennsylvania as a 'holy experiment' in religious tolerance and democratic principles. The colony quickly became prosperous and known for its good relations with Native Americans.

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Originally part of Pennsylvania, Delaware became a separate colony in 1703. It was named after Lord De La Warr, an early Virginia colonial leader. The colony was known for its mixed economy of agriculture and commerce.

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Georgia, the last of the Thirteen Colonies, was founded by James Oglethorpe as a haven for debtors and the poor. It was also intended to serve as a buffer against Spanish Florida. The colony initially banned slavery but later allowed it.

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