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Massachusetts Founder: John Winthrop Settlers: a group of Puritans seeking religious freedom Climate: harsh winters and warm summers Geography: good port, rich soil for crops and livestock, and thick forests
Economy/Occupations: crops, livestock, lumber, shops, and shipping goods Religion: Puritan Government: self-governing by the rules of the Bible
Rhode Island Founders: Rodger Williams and Anne Hutchinson (disagreed with Puritans and left) Settlers: people seeking religious freedom Climate: hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters Geography: rocky coast and woodlands
Economy/Occupations: farming (beef and dairy), shipbuilding, fishing, whaling, and trade Religion: many faiths Government: self-governing
Connecticut Founder: Thomas Hooker Settlers: Puritans seeking new settlement Climate: cold winters and mild summers Geography: forest, hills, and coast
Economy/Occupations: farming, shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling Religion: Puritan Government: written constitution (the Fundamental Orders)
New York Founder: Dutch West India Company and James, Duke of York Settlers: Dutch and English looking for new lives Climate: cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers Geography: wetlands along the coast and Hudson River, forest in the mountains
Economy/Occupations: fur trapping, slave trade, farming, trade, and iron mining Religion: many religions Government: British governor and elected assembly
Pennsylvania Founder: William Penn Settlers: English Quakers seeking freedom and equality Climate: cold winters and hot, humid summers Geography: hills, trees, and fertile soil
Economy/Occupations: farming (crops and dairy), trade, lumber, and shipbuilding Religion: many religions Government: self-governing
Maryland Founder: Cecil Calvert (Lord Baltimore) Settlers: Catholics and Protestants seeking religious and political freedom Climate: cold, rainy winters and hot humid summers Geography: fertile land around the Chesapeake Bay
Economy/Occupations: farming (crops, beef, and dairy), lumber, shipping, fishing, and iron mining Religion: various religions, mostly Catholic Government: self-governing
Virginia Founders: Sir Walter Raleigh and Virginia Company Settlers: English landowners, laborers, and businessmen looking for profit Climate: mild winters and hot, humid summers Geography: coast and forest mountains
Economy/Occupations: plantation farming Religion: Church of England Government: self-governing
Georgia Founders: George II and James Edward Oglethorpe Settlers: debtors and Europeans looking for religious freedom/cheap land Climate: mild winters and long, hot, humid summers Geography: wetlands and red clay plains
Economy/Occupations: farming (plantations and small farms), trade, and labor Religion: many religions Government: self-governing