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What were the first 3 English colonies?
Settlement and expansion in North America The Massachusetts Bay Colony, Plymouth Colony and the Province of Maine were incorporated into the Province of Massachusetts Bay, and New York and the Massachusetts Bay Colony were reorganized as royal colonies, with a governor appointed by the king.
What was the 3 colony founded?
Massachusetts – Third American Colony founded in 1630.
Why did the English want to establish colonies?
England was looking at the settlement of colonies as a way of fulfilling its desire to sell more goods and resources to other countries than it bought. At the same time, colonies could be markets for England’s manufactured goods. England knew that establishing colonies was an expensive and risky business.
Which colonies were part of the New England colonies?
The New England colonies included Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Plymouth Colony was founded in 1620 (when the Mayflower arrived in Plymouth) but was incorporated into Massachusetts Bay in 1691.
What are the three regions of the 13 colonies?
The 13 colonies can be divided into three regions: New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. The chart below provides additional information including the years of settlement and founders of each. The New England colonies included Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
What are some interesting facts about the founding of the colonies?
The Founding of the American Colonies. Facts and History – A collection of interesting facts and history about Rhode Island. Connecticut The colony of Connecticut was originally established by the Dutch in the early 1630s. Thomas Hooker, a puritan minister, arrived in the colony in 1636 and delivered a powerful sermon.
Why did religious groups come to the colonies?
Massachusetts, for example, was founded by Protestant sects (though they themselves became intolerant). Rhode Island became a haven for Baptists and Quakers, Maryland for Catholics, and Pennsylvania for Quakers. Finally, indentured servitude is another reason why some individuals came to the colonies.