Delaware!
The Middle Colony of Delaware was founded by THE DUTCH in 1664. THE DUTCH people
occasionally referred to as Netherlanders, are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language.
Delaware was founded the same year as New York. 1664 was a big year of traveling for THE DUTCH. The Delaware River was claimed by the English based on the explorations of John
Cabot in 1497.
Delaware was a very democratic colony. That's all I have to say about Delaware.
occasionally referred to as Netherlanders, are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language.
Delaware was founded the same year as New York. 1664 was a big year of traveling for THE DUTCH. The Delaware River was claimed by the English based on the explorations of John
Cabot in 1497.
Delaware was a very democratic colony. That's all I have to say about Delaware.
Pennsylvania!
The Middle Colony of Pennsylvania was granted to an English Quaker named William Penn in 1681. Quakers disagreed with the beliefs and ceremonies of other churches. They had no priest or Ministers, and they refused to fight in wars. Before coming to America, Penn was put in jail several times for his beliefs. He wanted to start a colony where Quakers could live safely.
As a result of Penn's ideas, Pennsylvania attracted people from a number of countries and religions. African slaves were brought to the colony. Penn treated Native Americans as friends.
Pennsylvania's geography created many jobs for people who lived there. Such as Lumber Men, Farmers, Miners, Transportation. Rivers were great for traveling on.
As a result of Penn's ideas, Pennsylvania attracted people from a number of countries and religions. African slaves were brought to the colony. Penn treated Native Americans as friends.
Pennsylvania's geography created many jobs for people who lived there. Such as Lumber Men, Farmers, Miners, Transportation. Rivers were great for traveling on.
Georgia!
The southern colony of Georgia was started in 1732 for two main reasons. First, the British government wanted to keep the Spanish from moving north. The Spanish were already in Florida.
Second, some wealthy Englishmen wanted to help the poor people escape debtor's prison. Debters are people who owe money. At that time, debtors in England would go to jail if they could not pay their bills. A colony in America provide opportunities for poor people to support themselves.
The Geography of Georgia was ideal for growing certain crops. Winters were mild and summers were hot and humid. The southern part of the colony had some swampland. Swampland was great for growing rice and indigo.
Farming was the most important job in Georgia, but there were other occupations. Besides rice and indigo, farmers grew cotton and tobacco.
Second, some wealthy Englishmen wanted to help the poor people escape debtor's prison. Debters are people who owe money. At that time, debtors in England would go to jail if they could not pay their bills. A colony in America provide opportunities for poor people to support themselves.
The Geography of Georgia was ideal for growing certain crops. Winters were mild and summers were hot and humid. The southern part of the colony had some swampland. Swampland was great for growing rice and indigo.
Farming was the most important job in Georgia, but there were other occupations. Besides rice and indigo, farmers grew cotton and tobacco.
Massachusetts!
Massachusetts started as a home for pilgrims from New England and had the first Thanksgiving there with a Native Group. (Question: What was that tribes name?) The land of Massachusetts was discovered in 1620.
The climate and geography of Massachusetts had rocky soil and winters were very cold. However, there were also vast forests and clean water. In addition, the cold winters helped to kill insects and germs that would've made them sick. Because of this colonist in new England often lived longer than people in other regions.
Massachusetts offered many job opportunities. The jobs were Farming, Lumber Jack, Fisher, and Building trade ships. Farmers were the most common job.
Massachusetts had more of a democratic government than either England or other European country's. Nevertheless, only men who were members of the Puritan church could vote in the colony's elections. Once a year, a governor and representatives from different villages were elected to govern the colony. The colony's leaders made strict laws to preserve order.
The climate and geography of Massachusetts had rocky soil and winters were very cold. However, there were also vast forests and clean water. In addition, the cold winters helped to kill insects and germs that would've made them sick. Because of this colonist in new England often lived longer than people in other regions.
Massachusetts offered many job opportunities. The jobs were Farming, Lumber Jack, Fisher, and Building trade ships. Farmers were the most common job.
Massachusetts had more of a democratic government than either England or other European country's. Nevertheless, only men who were members of the Puritan church could vote in the colony's elections. Once a year, a governor and representatives from different villages were elected to govern the colony. The colony's leaders made strict laws to preserve order.
MARYLAND!
The southern colony of Maryland was founded by Cecilius Calvert in 1634 for two reasons. First, Calvert hoped to make money. Second, he wanted to provide a safe place for Catholics to practice their religion. In England and in some colonies, Catholics like Calvert were harshly treated by non-Catholics and the British government.
Maryland climate and geography was perfectly suited for growing and selling tobacco. Tobacco plants grew well in hot steamy summers. Tobacco farmers near the bay could easily ship their tobacco to other countries. Unfortunately, the climate also encouraged mosquitoes that spread disease.
There were many job opportunities such as Farmers, Lumberjacks, Fishers, Captains, and Slave sellers.
Families who grew tobacco on large plantations became rich. However, most of the work on the plantations was done by slaves. Participation in the Maryland was limited.
Maryland climate and geography was perfectly suited for growing and selling tobacco. Tobacco plants grew well in hot steamy summers. Tobacco farmers near the bay could easily ship their tobacco to other countries. Unfortunately, the climate also encouraged mosquitoes that spread disease.
There were many job opportunities such as Farmers, Lumberjacks, Fishers, Captains, and Slave sellers.
Families who grew tobacco on large plantations became rich. However, most of the work on the plantations was done by slaves. Participation in the Maryland was limited.
NEW YORK!
The Colony that the British renamed New York was originally settled by people from the Netherlands. The Dutch came to the colony to set up Fur-Trading post. The British, however, wanted this land so that English-Settlers in New England could move westward. In 1664, the British captured the colony. The king gave the land to his brother, the Duke of York.
New York's geography made it an excellent place for a colony. New York harbor was an ideal place for shipping and trading. The soil there was excellent for farming.
New York's economy offered good jobs for some people but also used the unpaid work of others. Job's in new York were, Farming, Mining, Lumbermen, Sailors, Trappers, Merchants, and Craft Men.
Colonist had little to say in New York's government. The colony had a powerful governor who was appointed by British royalty. The governor appointed other officials and enforced laws.
New York's geography made it an excellent place for a colony. New York harbor was an ideal place for shipping and trading. The soil there was excellent for farming.
New York's economy offered good jobs for some people but also used the unpaid work of others. Job's in new York were, Farming, Mining, Lumbermen, Sailors, Trappers, Merchants, and Craft Men.
Colonist had little to say in New York's government. The colony had a powerful governor who was appointed by British royalty. The governor appointed other officials and enforced laws.
Rhode island
Rhode Island was founded so that people could freely practice their religions. In 1635, a young minister named Roger Williams ran into trouble for criticizing the government of Massachusetts. Unlike the colony's Puritan leaders, Williams believed that government and religion should be kept apart. Eventually, he was forced to leave Massachusetts.
Williams spent the winter with a group of Native Americans. In 1636, he started a town called Providence. This town became the capital of the New England colony Rhode Island.
Two years later (1638), another preacher, Anne Hutchinson, spoke out against Puritan beliefs. She, too was forced to leave Massachusetts, and she moved to Rhode Island. In time, the colony became known as a place where people with different religious beliefs were welcome.
Rhode Island's climate and geography allowed colonist to create a strong economy. Jobs There were Fisher's, Farmers, Transportation providers, Lumber Jacks, and Ministers.
Most Colonist in Rhode Island were Farmers or Trader's. They raised animal and grew corn, tobacco, and beans on small farms. Ships from Rhode Island carried Rum, Sugar, Wool, and Beef to buyers in New England and the West Indies.
Rhode island was one of the most democratic colonies. In the early years, all men could vote for the colony's governor and local officials. Later, only men who owned property could vote. But voters did not have to belong to a church.
Williams spent the winter with a group of Native Americans. In 1636, he started a town called Providence. This town became the capital of the New England colony Rhode Island.
Two years later (1638), another preacher, Anne Hutchinson, spoke out against Puritan beliefs. She, too was forced to leave Massachusetts, and she moved to Rhode Island. In time, the colony became known as a place where people with different religious beliefs were welcome.
Rhode Island's climate and geography allowed colonist to create a strong economy. Jobs There were Fisher's, Farmers, Transportation providers, Lumber Jacks, and Ministers.
Most Colonist in Rhode Island were Farmers or Trader's. They raised animal and grew corn, tobacco, and beans on small farms. Ships from Rhode Island carried Rum, Sugar, Wool, and Beef to buyers in New England and the West Indies.
Rhode island was one of the most democratic colonies. In the early years, all men could vote for the colony's governor and local officials. Later, only men who owned property could vote. But voters did not have to belong to a church.